A fusion of tradition and industry
With two of the six ancient kilns in Tokoname and Seto, and a thriving textile industry including Arimatsu tie-dye, Aichi's traditional crafts can be said to be the roots of Japan's manufacturing industry.
Traditional Crafts
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Textiles and dyeing
Arimatsu and Narumi dyed
Cotton cloth is tied with thread and dyed with indigo or other dyes to create patterns. There are over 100 different techniques.
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Ceramics
Tokoname ware
They are famous for their "red clay" teapots, which are made by firing iron-rich clay, giving the tea a mellow flavor.
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Buddhist altars and accessories
Nagoya Buddhist Altar
The golden Buddhist altar is characterized by its luxurious palace-like design known as the "three roofs" and its raised-floor structure.
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Buddhist altars and accessories
Mikawa Buddhist Altar
It has a unique style, with components such as transoms and shoji screens kept low and undulating nageshi (railings).
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stationery
Toyohashi Brush
This brush has good ink absorption and a supple writing feel. It is characterized by the "nerimezeki" technique, which mixes the bristles without using water.
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Ceramics
Akazu ware
He makes use of seven traditional glazes, including Oribe and Shino, and 12 decorative techniques, including spatula carving.
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Traditional Crafts
Owari Shippo
This craft is made by baking a glassy glaze onto a metal base. It is characterized by intricate designs such as wireless cloisonné.
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Ceramics
Seto Sometsuke ware
Seika is a porcelain piece that is painted with gosu (cobalt pigment) and then covered with a transparent glaze before being fired.
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Buddhist altars and accessories
Owari Buddhist Altarware
We produce a wide variety of Buddhist altar accessories, including those made from wood and metal. Specialized craftsmen in each process create high-quality products.
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stonework
Okazaki Stoneworks
High-quality granite is used to create lanterns and sculptures. Advanced stone carving techniques.
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Woodwork/Bamboowork
Nagoya paulownia chest of drawers
This high-quality chest of drawers is made from high-quality paulownia wood using woodworking techniques borrowed from the skills of the carpenters at Atsuta Shrine.
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staining
Nagoya Yuzen
Hand-painted Yuzen is characterized by its monochromatic, light and shade colors, with a subdued, sophisticated tone.
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staining
Nagoya black crested dye
This crested kimono is dyed a deep jet black using a technique called "Torohiki Kurozome."
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Traditional Crafts
Sanshu Onigawara Crafts
Onigawara are decorative and talismanic tiles made using the Sanshu tile technique, which have a silvery patina.
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Traditional Crafts
Nagoya Festival Decorations
Fabric products such as flags, featuring hand-painted or dyed designs of warriors.






