Rakunyu H.
Based in Shigaraki, Kochu-an continues to pursue the charm and possibilities of Shigaraki ware, from tea utensils down to vessels purposeful in everyday life
Mikihiro
Hinoki Soken’s craftsmen have specialized in wooden hinoki (cypress) bathtubs since the company’s establishment
Yoshihisa
Sōhōgama kiln has a high level of technology and trust, and its washbasins have been a long-selling product for the TOTO CERA Trading for 23 years
Yasuhiro
Hayashi Shuzojo was founded in 1682. They has been upholding tradition while integrating new technologies, continually striving to create the perfect sake brewery
Atsushi
Tomita Sen Kogei was founded in 1914. Atsushi was appointed the fifth and current generation head in 2006 and is inheriting Tokyo’s dyed komon techniques, as well as dyed Edo komon and Edo chintz
Masaki
When making glass, Masaki keeps asking what he finds important. To be simple. To be natural. Transparency
Kiichiro
Founded in 1652, Domyo has been creating a variety of kumihimo products through hand-dyeing and hand-braiding
Heizo
Since its establishment in 1894, “restoration and creation” has been the heart of Tatsumura Art Textile
Yuko
Within the long history of Kiyomizu ware, Kosongama kiln is a pottery studio that has been in operation for over 100 years
2024 winners of the Traditional Crafts Support Program announced — Encouraging the next generation of artisans and artists
The recipients of support for traditional craft groups affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake have also been decided. DENTO (Ukyo-ku, Kyoto; Representative: Lugasi Abraham), a non-profit organization, has announced the 2024 recipients of its Traditional Crafts Support Program, launched this year with the aim of supporting successors of traditional Japanese crafts. We received 11 applications