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Crafting Elegance: An Interview with Ceramic Artisan Hiroshi Taruta
Hiroshi Taruta, a native of Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture, has dedicated his life to the art of pottery. With a degree in ceramics from...
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Continuing the Legacy of Byōbu: Koto Kataoka on Traditional Folding Screens
Introduction Koto Kataoka, a third-generation artisan at Kataoka Byōbu, brings new life to the age-old craft of folding screens. With a...
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Masami Tanaka's Journey of Leather Craft to Spatial Design
Introduction We are thrilled to introduce Masami Tanaka, a master leather craftsman whose passion and dedication have taken him from...
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From Clay to Creation: Kazuya Ishida on Modern Bizen Pottery
Introduction Kazuya Ishida was born into a family of potters in Bizen, Japan. Home to one of Japan’s “six ancient kilns”, Bizen ware has...
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Nature's Luxury: Exploring Daisaku Maeda's Artisanal Woodcraft
Introduction Daisaku Maeda, a fourth-generation wood artisan from Matsumoto, has dedicated his life to the craft of luxury woodworking...
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Crafting Elegance: An Interview with Ceramic Artisan Hiroshi Taruta
Hiroshi Taruta, a native of Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture, has dedicated his life to the art of pottery. With a degree in ceramics from...
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Preserving Tradition and Pushing Innovation: Inside the World of Hirota Glass with Tatsuaki Hirota
Hirota Glass is a renowned name in the world of Japanese glassware, celebrated for its unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and...
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