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Welcome to the Japanese Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square gallery and shop, where you will encounter traditional crafts from all across Japan. Our selection includes brilliant craftsmanship seen through legendary pieces and modern, timeless items suited for daily use.
Traditional Crafts 伝統的工芸品を知る. 日本の各都道府県で指定されている 伝統的工芸品をご紹介します。 地域や業種などから検索できます。
Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square. Welcome to our gallery and shop, where you will encounter traditional crafts from all across Japan. Please view our selection, hold the items in your hands, and be amazed!
〒107-0052 1F, 8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo TEL: 03-5785-1301 FAX: 03-5785-1302 11:00〜19:00 Open all year round (except for New Year holidays) The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries
〒107-0052 1F, 8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo TEL: 03-5785-1301 FAX: 03-5785-1302 11:00〜19:00 Open all year round (except for New Year holidays) The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries
Tokyo silversmithing is characterized by its high quality, beauty and durability. In addition, because silver is non-toxic, it can be used for a wide variety of everyday household items, including containers, ornaments, tea caddies, sake flasks and flower vases. Both wrought and chased items are produced today, mostly with traditional patterns.
No matter the style, Osaka transoms combine traditional aesthetics with air-exchange functionality, making them suitable for any Japanese house. How to make Osaka transoms are made from cedar, paulownia and cypress woods.
During his visit to China some 1,200 years ago, the monk Kukai learned how to make brushes. Upon returning to Japan, he passed on his knowledge to the people living in what is now Nara Prefecture. This marked the beginning of brush-making in the area.
As a result, Takayama is now the only place in Japan where tea whisks are produced. About 120 different kinds of Takayama tea whisks are produced, with the material, shape and number of ear tips varying according to the tea ceremony school and the kind of tea.
The technique of creating three-dimensional products from flat pieces of wood is a characteristic of this craft and is used to create a variety of items. The transparent coating of Hida Shunkei lacquerware allows the beauty of the underlying woodgrain to shine through.