Craftspeople

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.

Kyoto-based producer of bags and traditional Kyo-ningyo dolls.

Brewer of handmade Kuma rice shochu in Kyushu.

Shochu distiller in a region known for its rice, clear water and 500-year history of shochu making.

Engraving specialist for custom-made, Yuzen-dyed fabrics.