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Japanese Crafts


The Light in a Piece of Cloth, the Stillness of a Human Form: Inside YUJINART’s Century of Craft|TOKOWAKA
See how YUJINART translates century-old Japanese craft into modern spaces. Tokowaka explores their use of Nishijin-ori textiles and Kimekomi techniques for contemporary interiors and fashion.
7 min read


Tropical Papayas on a Lacquer Surface: In These Hybrid Objects, Another Taiwan Comes Into View|TOKOWAKA
Discover the century-long history of Taiwanese and Japanese craft exchange. From Penglai lacquerware to Mingei and Kintsugi, explore how Japanese techniques and Taiwan's landscapes blended to create unique everyday objects.
7 min read


Putting the Foot Back on the Ground: From Rikuoh to Gyoda Tabi, and the Contemporary Return of a Century-Old Craft |TOKOWAKA
Discover the century-old craftsmanship behind Gyoda Tabi, the traditional Japanese split-toe shoes featured in the hit drama Rikuoh. Explore how SAMURAITABI is bringing this "barefoot feel" back to modern daily life.
6 min read


Kept Within Reach, Not Buried in a Closet: How Japanese Craft Brings Phase Free Into Daily Life | TOKOWAKA
Disaster readiness shouldn't mean hiding gear in a closet. Discover how the Japanese concept of "Phase Free" design transforms traditional crafts—like Sabae whistles and Aizu lacquerware—into beautiful, life-saving everyday objects.
7 min read


Not Every Beautiful Object Qualifies as Dentōteki Kōgeihin |TOKOWAKA
What does it take for an object to be officially recognized as a Japanese traditional craft? Discover the 5 rigorous criteria of Dentōteki Kōgeihin and the philosophy of time, use, and regional identity behind them.
8 min read
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