A technique loved by travelers and intellectuals

The intricate geometric patterns of Hakone marquetry and the strength of Kamakura carving are just some of the many fascinating techniques that have taken root in Kanagawa, a prefecture that flourished as an ancient capital and post town.

Traditional Crafts

  • Woodwork/Bamboowork

    Kamakura carving

    Wood carving lacquerware is made by carving katsura or ginkgo wood and then applying layers of lacquer on top of it.

  • Woodwork/Bamboowork

    Hakone marquetry

    Woodworking is the art of creating geometric patterns by combining the colors and grains of various types of wood.

  • lacquerware

    Odawara lacquerware

    These woodturning products are characterized by "Suri-urushi" (urushi lacquering) and "Kijiro-nuri" (wood-turning lacquering), which bring out the beauty of the grain of wood such as zelkova.