Traditional Craftsmanship

“Traditional Craftsmanship” shares interviews with artisans preserving Japan’s kimono dyeing and weaving traditions, exploring their history, charm, and future.

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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.1 " Tokamachi Akashi Chijimi " | Niigata

    With its breezy texture, subtle surface creases, and graceful translucency, Tokamachi Akashi Chijimi is the kimono you’ll reach for as summer arrives.

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    伝統工芸探訪 第10回 『本場奄美大島紬』【鹿児島】

    世界三大織物の「大島紬」。本特集では技術を継承する伝統工芸士や革新的な取り組みをされる創り手の方々にインタビュー。伝…

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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.9 " Omi Jofu " | Shiga

    Omi-jofu, a 600-year-old hemp textile from Shiga, is treasured for its cool elegance and now rare, entirely handwoven craft.

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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.8 " Wana Velvet " | Shiga

    Wana velvet blends patterned and velvet weaving—discover the artistry led by skilled women at Taketsune.

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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.11 "Hon-Shiozawa & Shiozawa Tsumugi " | Niigata

    Woven in snowy Niigata, Honshiozawa and Shiozawa Tsumugi are evolving under Mr. Hosaka’s global vision.

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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.7 “Kyo Yuzen (Stencil-Dyed Yuzen)” | Kyoto

    Kata-Yuzen can require hundreds of stencils for a single kimono. We visited Yoshie Dyeing Studio, a frequent award-winner, to explore its unique appeal.

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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.6 “Yonezawa Ori” | Yamagata

    Though called “Yonezawa-ori” each mill has its own charm. This feature highlights 4 studios and their unique dyeing and weaving styles.

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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.5 “Kaga Yuzen” | Ishikawa

    Kaga Yuzen captures Japan’s natural beauty in refined, realistic dye work. We spoke with Master Craftsman Katsumasa Okuda to learn more.

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    # Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.4 “Ushikubi Tsumugi” | Ishikawa

    Ushikubi Tsumugi blends silk luster and rustic charm. Discover how this elegant textile is crafted by hand in Ishikawa.

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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.3 “Yamato Kasuri” | Nara

    Once lost, Yamato Kasuri has been revived by young artisan Tomohiko Kameyama in Nara.

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