Aizu Lacquerware: The Soul of Samurai Craftsmanship
Among Japan’s many traditional…
Traditional Crafts 伝統工芸品
Arita-yaki: The Dazzling Porcelain from Saga, Japan
Arita-yaki, also known interna…
Wajima-nuri: The Soul of Japanese Lacquerware from Ishikawa
Among Japan’s many forms of la…
Nambu Tekki: The Iconic Black Ironware of Japan
If you’ve ever seen a beautifu…
Hagi Ware and the Spirit of “Wabi-Sabi”: Understanding Japan Through Clay
When one holds a piece of Hagi…