Craftspeople

Kyoto Craftsman Pursuing Contemporary Lacquer WorkPhoto by Yuya Hoshino

A group of young sword smiths who create swords in the form of people’s thoughts and prayers

Textile artisan in Tango who created ribbon weaving.

Toyama-based craftsperson producing luxury wood screens using the kumiko technique.

A laquerware artist who finds inspiration in the mysterious spirituality that underpins the technology of an artwork.

Innovative copper casting and coloring in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture.

Ceramics kiln in Komatsu specializing in Kutani overglaze enameling.

Craftsman who produces a dye from the purple dayflower, used in the
Kaga Yuzen dyeing technique.

Kanazawa-based artist specializing in lacquer work.

Maker of copper-tin alloy orin, or Buddhist altar bells.