Papermakingest. 1876Eisuke Matsuhisa松久永助Japan·Mino ShiCrafts ／ 工芸Mino washiFounded in 1876 (Meiji 9) in the udatsu-lined historic streets of Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, Matsuhisa Eisuke Paper Store is a long-established washi wholesaler. For 150 years it has dealt in Mino washi as a wholesaler, delivering the wide-ranging appeal of handcrafted washi — from washi yarn and household goods to accessories such as earrings and necklaces.Selected works ／ 作品9 pieces in the studio
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est. 1800Hinomoto Alohaby WatayaJapan·Mooka-shiFounded in 1800 in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, Ningyo no Wataya has been carried on through nine generations. This long-established house, known for its hina dolls and paper lanterns, has created "Hinomoto Aloha," an aloha shirt made from kimono fabric. Sewing artisans in Tochigi Prefecture carefully tailor each shirt over the course of a full day.Selected works ／ 作品3 pieces in the studio
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est. 1898Imai Kinpaku今井金箔Japan·KanazawaA long-established gold leaf house founded in Meiji 31 (1898) in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. In Kanazawa, where all of Japan's domestic gold leaf is produced, the workshop crafts both engawa-zuke and tachikiri gold leaf. Through crafts and gold leaf, it brings the appeal of gold leaf into life today.Selected works ／ 作品3 pieces in the studio
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Ceramicsest. 1910Kazufumi Wada和田 和文Japan·TokiCrafts ／ 工芸Mino-yakiA Mino ware kiln in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, now in its fourth generation. Kazufumi Wada personally selects the clay and blends the glazes, finishing each piece entirely by hand. Working primarily with Oribe and tenmoku glazes, the kiln produces everything from tableware to matcha bowls — vessels made to accompany everyday life.Selected works ／ 作品14 pieces in the studioTextilesest. 1950kiten.KYOTOby Kato Ken Flag ShopJapan·KyotoCrafts ／ 工芸Shirushi-zome ・ Embroidery ・ Nishijin-orikiten. is the everyday line of Kato Ken Flag Shop, a Kyoto workshop that has hand-dyed flags, noren, and festival banners for temples, shrines, and film productions since 1950. Three generations on, the same durable, hand-dyed fabrics become aprons, kappo-gi, and goods for daily life — finished with the care once reserved for ceremonial textiles.Selected works ／ 作品2 pieces in the studioMetalworkingest. 1907Kyujo Orinby Yamaguchi KyujoJapan·TakaokaCrafts ／ 工芸Takaoka copperwareFor over 110 years in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. "Kyujo Orin" bells are crafted one by one by artisans who carry on the techniques of Takaoka copperware, a traditional Japanese craft. Known for their clear tone and long-lingering resonance, they have been adopted for Shinkansen and school chimes alike. These are crafted works of sound that unite tradition with contemporary design.Selected works ／ 作品4 pieces in the studio
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Leather Workingoceanoby Yota AbeJapan·FujiCrafts ／ 工芸Leather WorkingYota Abe is a leather artisan and founder of the brand "oceano", who creates handmade leather goods by blending traditional craftsmanship learned during his travels through South America and professional training in Tokyo with a focus on adding unique, individual character to classic forms.Selected works ／ 作品7 pieces in the studio
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Ceramicsest. 1980Shigemichi Tabata田端 繁道Japan·TokiCrafts ／ 工芸Mino-yakiI am a ceramic artisan with 45 years of experience from Toki, Gifu, Japan. I specialize in tableware that fuses modern design with Japanese tradition, and are not only elegant but also practical for day-to-day use. My Artisano shop features my kingin nagashi works, which I designed approximately 10 years ago. They are particularly challenging to craft due to their thinness, but are some of my favorite ceramic works. I hope you can enjoy them.Selected works ／ 作品4 pieces in the studioMetalworkingest. 1999Shunsuke Wada和田 瞬佑Japan·Takaoka ShiCrafts ／ 工芸Wa-bori ChōkinThe fourth-generation head of Wada Chokin Studio in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. Chokin is a traditional technique of carving images into metal with a chisel (tagane) and hammer. While carrying on this craft, he has broadened its expression from Buddhist altar fittings to pop culture such as anime and games. By controlling light through the depth of each line, he creates works at once weighty and delicate.Selected works ／ 作品10 pieces in the studio
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TextilesUTOCrafts ／ 工芸TextilesCrafting bespoke, made-to-order garments from their dedicated workshop in Kitakami, Iwate, UTO's knitwear artisans dedicate themselves to the mastery of fine cashmere, hand-linking and shaping each piece with meticulous care and a commitment to creating heirlooms designed to last a lifetime.Selected works ／ 作品3 pieces in the studio
