Special occasions supported by artisanal skills

From doll making in Iwatsuki and Konosu to the modern patterns of Chichibu meisen, Saitama's crafts have supported Edo culture and added color to people's special occasions.

Traditional Crafts

  • dolls/toys

    Edo Kimekomi Dolls

    A doll made of paulownia wood (solidified paulownia powder) with grooves carved into the body and the edges of the clothing pushed into it.

  • Woodwork/Bamboowork

    Kasukabe paulownia chest of drawers

    Made from high-quality paulownia wood and assembled with wooden nails, this luxurious chest of drawers is moisture-proof and insect-proof.

  • dolls/toys

    Iwatsuki Dolls

    Dolls are made using paulownia clay, which is a mixture of paulownia powder and glue. The area is known as a major producer of Hina dolls and May dolls.

  • Traditional Crafts

    Chichibu Meisen

    This silk fabric features bold and vivid patterns, made using the "hogushiori" technique, in which the warp threads are temporarily woven and then printed.

  • Traditional Crafts

    Gyoda Tabi

    This is a production area of tabi socks that has continued since the Edo period. Combining comfort and durability, modern patterned tabi socks are also popular.

A modern masterpiece

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