Diversity born from a diverse culture
From Tamba Tachikui ware, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, to blades from Banshu and willow crafts from Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture is home to a wide variety of unique regional crafts.
Traditional Crafts
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Traditional Crafts
Banshu abacus
Pursuing functional beauty as a calculation tool. The balls move smoothly, making calculations easy.
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Ceramics
Tamba Tachikui ware
One of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. Its natural glaze known as hai-kaburi (ash covering) and the rustic reddish-brown earthenware are its charms.
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Ceramics
Izushi ware
Elegant pottery made of translucent white porcelain with relief and openwork decorations.
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Traditional Crafts
Banshu flies
Artificial bait for sweetfish fishing. Made with bird feathers and lacquer, it is elaborately made to resemble an insect.
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Woodwork/Bamboowork
Toyooka Willow Crafts
Wristlets and bags made from woven willow are flexible, strong, and breathable.
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Metalwork
Banshu Miki Cutlery
Carpentry tools such as saws, chisels, and planes are made in this long-established metalwork town.