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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • Ceramics

    Akazu ware

    He makes use of seven traditional glazes, including Oribe and Shino, and 12 decorative techniques, including spatula carving.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • stonework

    Okazaki Stoneworks

    High-quality granite is used to create lanterns and sculptures. Advanced stone carving techniques.

  • 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.

  • staining

    Nagoya Yuzen

    Hand-painted Yuzen is characterized by its monochromatic, light and shade colors, with a subdued, sophisticated tone.

  • staining

    Nagoya black crested dye

    This crested kimono is dyed a deep jet black using a technique called "Torohiki Kurozome."

  • Traditional Crafts

    Sanshu Onigawara Crafts

    Onigawara are decorative and talismanic tiles made using the Sanshu tile technique, which have a silvery patina.

  • Traditional Crafts

    Nagoya Festival Decorations

    Fabric products such as flags, featuring hand-painted or dyed designs of warriors.