# Made by Japan

> Explore traditional Japanese crafts, artisans & workshops

## Main Pages

- [Made by Japan](https://craftinjapan.jp): Homepage
- [Browse All](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts): Full listing with filters

## All Entries

- [Arita-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/arita-yaki): Porcelain from Arita, Saga Prefecture, known for vivid overglaze enamel decoration.
- [Imari-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/imari-yaki): Historic porcelain exported from Imari port, featuring elaborate hand-painted designs.
- [Kutani-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kutani-yaki): Vivid polychrome overglaze pottery from Ishikawa Prefecture with bold color palettes.
- [Bizen-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/bizen-yaki): Unglazed stoneware from Okayama fired for over two weeks in wood-burning kilns.
- [Shigaraki-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/shigaraki-yaki): Rustic stoneware from Shiga Prefecture, famous for tanuki raccoon dog statues.
- [Bingata](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/bingata): Vibrant stencil-dyed Okinawan textile with bold tropical patterns.
- [Ojiya-chijimi](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/ojiya-chijimi): Crinkled ramie cloth from Niigata, prized for summer kimono.
- [Seto-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/seto-yaki): One of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, producing ceramics for over 1,000 years in Aichi.
- [Karatsu-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/karatsu-yaki): Tea ceremony ware from Saga with understated, wabi-sabi aesthetic.
- [Hagi-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/hagi-yaki): Soft-toned tea ware from Yamaguchi that develops character with use over time.
- [Tokoname-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/tokoname-yaki): Red clay teapots and ceramics from Aichi, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns.
- [Tobe-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/tobe-yaki): White porcelain with indigo brush patterns from Ehime Prefecture.
- [Echizen-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/echizen-yaki): Ancient unglazed pottery from Fukui, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns.
- [Tamba-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/tamba-yaki): Rustic stoneware from Hyogo, one of the Six Ancient Kilns with 800 years of history.
- [Aizu-Hongo-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/aizu-hongo-yaki): Versatile pottery from Fukushima with over 400 years of continuous production.
- [Agano-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/agano-yaki): Tea ceremony ware from Fukuoka with delicate forms and subtle glazes.
- [Izushi-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/izushi-yaki): Pure white porcelain from Hyogo Prefecture with delicate carved decoration.
- [Ryumonji-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/ryumonji-yaki): Folk pottery from Kagoshima using distinctive black and brown glazes.
- [Hasami-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/hasami-yaki): Affordable, modern porcelain tableware from Nagasaki Prefecture.
- [Aizu-nuri](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/aizu-nuri): Versatile lacquerware from Fukushima with various decorative techniques.
- [Mikawachi-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/mikawachi-yaki): Delicate eggshell porcelain from Nagasaki with intricate openwork designs.
- [Kurume-gasuri](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kurume-gasuri): Indigo-dyed ikat cotton from Fukuoka with geometric splash patterns.
- [Banko-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/banko-yaki): Heat-resistant pottery from Mie, famous for donabe clay pots and teapots.
- [Mashiko-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/mashiko-yaki): Folk pottery from Tochigi, popularized by Shoji Hamada and the mingei movement.
- [Mino-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/mino-yaki): Diverse ceramic traditions from Gifu, including Shino, Oribe, and Setoguro styles.
- [Kasama-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kasama-yaki): Creative pottery from Ibaraki encouraging individual artistic expression.
- [Satsuma-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/satsuma-yaki): Ornate gilded pottery from Kagoshima, historically exported worldwide.
- [Onta-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/onta-yaki): Folk pottery from Oita using traditional tobikanna chatter-mark technique.
- [Kamakura-bori](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kamakura-bori): Carved lacquerware from Kanagawa inspired by Chinese carved lacquer traditions.
- [Obori-Soma-yaki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/obori-soma-yaki): Distinctive double-walled pottery from Fukushima with galloping horse motifs.
- [Nishijin-ori](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/nishijin-ori): Luxurious brocade from Kyoto used in kimono obi sashes for centuries.
- [Oshima-tsumugi](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/oshima-tsumugi): Hand-woven pongee from Amami Oshima, dyed with mud and plant extracts.
- [Ryukyu-kasuri](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/ryukyu-kasuri): Okinawan ikat-woven textiles with geometric patterns from Southeast Asian influence.
- [Kiso-shikkoku](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kiso-shikkoku): Lacquerware from Nagano's Kiso Valley, known for durability in mountain climate.
- [Nanbu-tekki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/nanbu-tekki): Cast iron kettles and cookware from Iwate, prized for durability and heat retention.
- [Kanazawa Gold Leaf](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kanazawa-gold-leaf): Over 99% of Japan's gold leaf is produced in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture.
- [Sendai-tansu](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/sendai-tansu): Zelkova clothing chests from Miyagi with lacquered finish and iron fittings.
- [Daruma](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/daruma): Round papier-mache good luck dolls, largest production in Gunma Prefecture.
- [Ise Katagami](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/ise-katagami): Intricately carved paper stencils from Mie used for kimono dyeing.
- [Edo Kiriko](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/edo-kiriko): Cut glass from Tokyo with geometric patterns inspired by Edo period aesthetics.
- [Suzuri Inkstone (Ogatsu)](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/ogatsu-suzuri): Black slate inkstones from Miyagi with over 600 years of tradition.
- [Kishu-bincho-charcoal](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kishu-bincho-tan): Premium white charcoal from Wakayama, the gold standard for Japanese grilling.
- [Yuki-tsumugi](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/yuki-tsumugi): UNESCO-listed hand-spun and hand-woven silk from Ibaraki with airy texture.
- [Bashofu](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/bashofu): Okinawan banana fiber cloth, prized for its cool texture in tropical climate.
- [Sashiko](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/sashiko): Japanese quilting/embroidery technique with running stitch patterns.
- [Kiryu-ori](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kiryu-ori): Diverse silk weaving tradition from Gunma with 1,300 years of history.
- [Shiozawa-tsumugi](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/shiozawa-tsumugi): Fine silk pongee from Niigata with delicate kasuri patterns.
- [Tsugaru-nuri](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/tsugaru-nuri): Distinctive multi-layered lacquer from Aomori with marbled patterns.
- [Echizen-shikki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/echizen-shikki): Lacquerware from Fukui with 1,500 years of history, strong in tableware production.
- [Kishu-shikki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kishu-shikki): Lacquerware from Wakayama known for affordable everyday tableware.
- [Kawatsura-shikki](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kawatsura-shikki): Affordable lacquerware from Akita with sturdy construction for daily use.
- [Wakasa-nuri](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/wakasa-nuri): Decorative lacquer chopsticks from Fukui with embedded eggshell and shell patterns.
- [Hida-shunkei](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/hida-shunkei): Transparent lacquer from Gifu that reveals the natural beauty of wood grain.
- [Osaka-Sakai Knives](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/sakai-uchihamono): Professional chef's knives from Osaka's Sakai, preferred by 90% of Japanese chefs.
- [Hakone-yosegi-zaiku](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/hakone-yosegi-zaiku): Geometric wood marquetry from Hakone using naturally colored woods.
- [Kumiko](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kumiko): Intricate interlocking wooden lattice patterns without nails or glue.
- [Kyoto Bamboo Craft](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kyoto-take-kogei): Refined bamboo crafts from Kyoto for tea ceremony and interior decoration.
- [Bamboo Tea Whisk (Chasen)](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/chasen): Hand-carved bamboo whisks from Nara for matcha preparation.
- [Kyoto Dolls (Kyo-ningyo)](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kyo-ningyo): Refined decorative dolls from Kyoto for Hina Matsuri and collector display.
- [Naruko-kokeshi](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/naruko-kokeshi): Distinctive kokeshi from Miyagi with heads that squeak when turned.
- [Arimatsu-Narumi Shibori](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/arimatsu-narumi-shibori): Intricate tie-dye from Nagoya with over 100 distinct tying techniques.
- [Tokushima Indigo (Awa-ai)](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/awa-ai): Japan's finest natural indigo from Tokushima, cultivated since the Edo period.
- [Edo-komon](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/edo-komon): Fine stencil-dyed patterns from Tokyo, originally for samurai kamishimo.
- [Mino-washi](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/mino-washi): UNESCO-listed thin, strong paper from Gifu for shoji screens and art.
- [Katazome](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/katazome): Stencil dyeing using carved paper stencils and rice paste resist.
- [Ryukyu-bingata](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/ryukyu-bingata): Vibrant Okinawan stencil dyeing with bold tropical motifs.
- [Tokyo-some-komon](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/tokyo-some-komon): Hand-stenciled micro-pattern dyeing from Tokyo for formal kimono.
- [Echizen-washi](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/echizen-washi): Premium handmade paper from Fukui with 1,500 years of history.
- [Satsuma Kiriko](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/satsuma-kiriko): Revived luxury cut glass from Kagoshima with thick color overlay and deep cuts.
- [Ryukyu Glass](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/ryukyu-glass): Colorful recycled glass from Okinawa, born from post-war bottle reuse.
- [Okazaki Stone Lanterns](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/okazaki-sekikouhin): Traditional stone lanterns and garden ornaments from Aichi.
- [Kumano-fude](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kumano-fude): Calligraphy and cosmetic brushes from Hiroshima, 80% of Japan's brush production.
- [Nara-sumi (Ink Stick)](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/nara-sumi): Traditional ink sticks from Nara, Japan's premier ink production center.
- [Kyo-sensu](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kyo-sensu): Elegant folding fans from Kyoto with hand-painted and gold leaf decoration.
- [Edo-sensu](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/edo-sensu): Tokyo-style folding fans, crafted by a single artisan from start to finish.
- [Banshu-soroban](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/banshu-soroban): Traditional abacuses from Hyogo's Ono, preserving calculation culture.
- [Kumihimo](https://craftinjapan.jp/crafts/kumihimo): Braided cords from Tokyo and Kyoto used for kimono obi ties and accessories.