Traditional Craftsmanship

Interviews with master artisans from across Japan who carry on the legacy of traditional kimono dyeing and weaving. Discover the history, beauty, and future of each craft.

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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.10 “Oshima-tsumugi” | Kagoshima

    Oshima-tsumugi—world-renowned textile. Tradition bearers and innovators share their stories.

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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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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.2 “Tokyo Tegaki-Yuzen (Hand-Painted Yuzen)” | Tokyo

    Tokyo Tegaki Yuzen, one of Japan’s three major yuzen styles, reflects Edo culture through its unique colors and patterns.

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