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Japanese craftspeople working in areas such as woodwork, metalwork, dyeing and folk arts, dedicate themselves to the pursuit of perfecting their art. Each generation tackles the challenges of mastering and improving age-old techniques to create objects which are renowned across the world for their precision and beauty.

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Kumihimo Dyeing and Preparing the thread

Video Story | Kumihimo: Dyeing and Preparing the thread

Kumihimo Braiding the thread

Video Story | Kumihimo: Braiding the thread

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Quick Read | Gogatsu Ningyō & Hina - the century-old craft of doll making

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Story | Sudō Reiko - Contemporary Japanese Textile Designer

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Recorded Event | ‘Collecting and Displaying Japan at the British Museum’

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Story | Kintsugi - Japanese Repair Technique

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Story | Kokeshi - Japanese Wooden Dolls

Japanese Woodworking Techniques Mageki Wood bending square

Video Story | Japanese Woodworking Techniques: Mageki (Wood-bending)

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Video Story | Japanese Woodworking Techniques: The Carpenters' Line

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Video Story | Japanese Woodworking Techniques: Joinery

Aizome Indigo Dyeing Workshop Visit Conversation with Higeta Tadashi2

Recorded Event | Aizome Indigo Dyeing - Workshop Visit & Conversation with Higeta Tadashi

Aizome Indigo Dyeing Workshop Visit Conversation with Higeta Tadashi2

Quick Read | Aizome Indigo Dyeing from Mashiko

Hida Shunkei Lacquerware

Video Story | Japanese Woodworking Techniques: Hida Shunkei Lacquerware

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Story | Tango Chirimen - Plain-Woven Silk Crêpe

Akabeko Square tile

Story | Akabeko Cow - Japanese Folk Toy

Meriyasu Square tile

Story | Meriyasu: The Rise of Machine-Knitted Fabric

Chiyogami Square tile

Story | Chiyogami - Hand-Printed Japanese Paper

Takahashi Hiroko Square tile

Story | Takahashi Hiroko

Obata Taku Square tile

Story | Obata Taku

Lacquerware Square tile

Story | Japanese Lacquerware

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Story | Nara and the Silk Roads

Oigen Square tile

Story | Japanese Ironware Craft by OIGEN

Yoshioka Dyeing Square tile

Story | Yoshioka Dyeing Workshop

Komaruya Square tile

Story | Komaruya Fans - Japanese Fan Makers

Hida Sangyo Square tile

Story | Hida Sangyo - Japanese Wooden Furniture

Paper Square tile

Story | Japanese Paper - Washi

Kumade Square tile

Story | Kumade

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Story | Wrapping

Terada Mokei Square tile

Story | TERADA MOKEI

Metalworkers Square tile

Story | Metalworking in Tsubame-Sanjo

Gyokusendo Square tile

Story | GYOKUSENDŌ - Tea and Vase Copperware

Mokushikko Tokeshi Square tile

Story | Mokushikko TOKESHI - Japanese Dishware

Shibata Yoshinobu Shoten Square tile

Story | Shibata Yoshinobu Shoten

Hosono Hitomi Square tile

Story | Botanical Ceramics by Hosono Hitomi

Yanagi Sori Square tile

Story | Yanagi Sōri

Shotoku Glass Square tile

Story | Shotoku Glass

Tamamushi nuri lacquer craft revitalizing Sendai Square tile

Quick Read | Tamamushi-Nuri – Lacquer Craft Revitalizing Sendai

Natural washi dyeing demonstration by Yoshioka Sarasa Square tile

Quick Read | Natural Washi Dyeing with Yoshioka Sarasa

Japanese blade craftsmanship in Tsubame Sanjo Square tile

Quick Read | Japanese blade craftsmanship in Tsubame-Sanjo

Biology of Metal Metal Craftsmanship in Tsubame Sanjo Square tile

Quick Read | Biology of Metal: Metal Craftsmanship in Tsubame-Sanjo

Making Nuno Square tile

Interview | Making Nuno – textile, curation and design

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Interview | Takahashi Hiroko - Textile Artist

Biology of Metal Exhibition Legacy Square tile

Video Story | Biology of Metal: Exhibition Legacy

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Recorded Event | The Art of Kintsugi

Online Event Kintsugi Workshop Visit and Conversation with ZENs Watanabe Atsuko Square tile

Recorded Event | Kintsugi – Workshop Visit and Conversation with ZEN’s Watanabe Atsuko

The Making of The Lost Textile of Ryukyu In Conversation with Tsuchie Makiko and Sudo Reiko Square tile

Recorded Event | The Making of 'The Lost Textile of Ryukyu': In Conversation with Director Tsuchie Makiko and Textile Designer Sudō Reiko

Online Event Transnational Curatorial Practices A Talk by Takahashi Mizuki Square tile

Recorded Event | Transnational Curatorial Practices – A Talk by Takahashi Mizuki

Online Event KYOTO Design Lab Series III Exploring Tango Chirimen Scenario Square tile

Recorded Event | KYOTO Design Lab Series III: Exploring the Scenario of Tango Chirimen

Online Event Kibiso Textile Sustainability in Yamagata Workshop Visit Conversation Square tile

Recorded Event | Kibiso - Textile Sustainability in Yamagata: Workshop Visit & Conversation

Online Event KYOTO Design Lab Series II Exploring Tango Chirimen Surface Square tile

Recorded Event | KYOTO Design Lab Series II: Exploring the Surface of Tango Chirimen

Online Event KYOTO Design Lab Series Exploring Tango Chirimen Structure Square tile

Recorded Event | KYOTO Design Lab Series: Exploring the Structure of Tango Chirimen

Online Event Tango Chirimen Factory Visit Conversation Square tile

Recorded Event | Tango Chirimen: Factory Visit & Conversation

Online Event Textile Innovation from Sudo Reiko Talk Conversation Square tile

Recorded Event | Textile Innovation from Sudō Reiko: Talk & Conversation

Online Event MAKING NUNO at Japan House London Online Panel Discussion Square tile

Recorded Event | MAKING NUNO at Japan House London: Online Panel Discussion

Online Event Tohoku Craftsmanship Kokeshi Workshop Visit Square tile

Recorded Event | Tōhoku Craftsmanship – Kokeshi Workshop Visit

Online Event Mashiko The New Generation of Contemporary Ceramic Artists Square tile

Recorded Event | Mashiko – The New Generation of Contemporary Ceramic Artists

Online Demonstration Make a HIROCOLEDGE Tenugui Face Covering with Takahashi Hiroko Square tile

Recorded Event | Make a HIROCOLEDGE Face Covering: Online Demonstration with Takahashi Hiroko

Online Event Mashiko A Celebration of Hamada Shoji and Bernard Leach Square tile

Recorded Event | Mashiko – A Celebration of Hamada Shōji and Bernard Leach

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Video Story | Mizuochi Ryoichi - Metal Craftsman

Gyokusendo Metal Craft Square tile

Video Story | Gyokusendō - Japanese Copperware

Kobayashi Yasuo Square tile

Interview | Kobayashi Yasuo - Washi Artist

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Activity Sheet | How to Make Orizuru (folded paper crane)

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Activity Sheet | Six Native Dogs of Japan

Tokolo Asao CONNECT Orizuru Origami Worksheet

Activity Sheet | Tokolo Asao [CONNECT] – Orizuru Origami Worksheet

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Activity Sheet | Tokolo Asao [CONNECT] – Nuri-e Colouring-in Worksheet

Online Event Reframing Raden Conversation Studio Visit with SIRI SIRI and Matsuda Shokan Square tile

Recorded Event | Japanese Art of Raden: Conversation & Studio Visit with SIRI SIRI and Matsuda Shōkan

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Activity Sheet | Make an Okiagari Kobōshi with an Egg

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Activity Sheet | Design Your Own Okiagari Kobōshi

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Activity Sheet | Create your own New Year card (nengajō)

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Activity Sheet | Create Your Own Koinobori

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Activity Sheet | Create your own Hina ningyō (Hina dolls)

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Activity Sheet | Design Your Own Kokeshi Wooden Doll

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