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Takaoka Copperware: Japan’s Timeless Metalworking Tradition
Takaoka Copperware, known as Takaoka Dōki (高岡銅器), is a renowned Japanese metalcraft with over 400 years of history. Originating in...
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Mar 172 min read


Kumihimo: The Art of Japanese Braided Cords
Kumihimo, meaning "gathered threads" in Japanese, is the traditional craft of creating intricate, hand-braided cords. These beautiful...
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Nov 16, 20244 min read


Chigiri-e: The Art of Torn Paper Collage – A Fusion of Tradition and Creativity
Chigiri-e, a traditional Japanese art form, is a unique and delicate method of creating images using torn pieces of paper. Often referred...
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Oct 14, 20245 min read


Edo Kiriko: Intricate Glass-Cutting Craftsmanship
Edo Kiriko, a traditional Japanese glass-cutting craft, is a stunning and intricate art form that originated in the Edo period...
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Oct 4, 20245 min read
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