Japanese Crafts

Handmade paper from Saitama registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Strong handmade paper from Shimane, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Art paper from Aichi featuring flowers and leaves embedded within.

Rare textile from Amami using fiber from the habu plant.

Carved vermillion lacquer from Niigata with over 600 years of tradition.

Stone lanterns and sculptures from Ibaraki using local Makabe granite.

Red-toned inkstones from Yamaguchi prized for fine ink grinding.

Fine ink sticks from Mie Prefecture, the other major center of ink production.

Stone lanterns from Shimane carved from local Kimachi sandstone.

Round fans from Kagawa producing 90% of Japan's uchiwa.

Traditional paper lanterns made with Tosa washi and bamboo frames.

Lacquerware from Toyama featuring aogai (blue-green shell) inlay techniques.

Gold-decorated lacquer from Iwate inspired by the opulence of the Fujiwara clan.

Traditional bamboo colanders handwoven for kitchen use across Japan.