Crafts' History

【Kyoto Tatami】Kyoto Tatami connects the World

Making Process Deciding the size of Tatami Tatami mats are cut based on the size of the room in which they will be laid. This is the key to t...

【Kyo-Yuzen】Kyo-Yuzen is not Only for Kimono

Making Process Design Patterns and designs will be made. The fabric  is canvas and you can see the dynamic design. ...

【Sanada-Himo】A 6mm Cord saves Lives.

You can watch the making process on YouTube! Difference between Kumi-himo and Sanada-himo Sanada-himo is ...

【Kyo-Hyogu】Tableware used as Meditation

Making Process Assortment of fabrics This is the process of selecting the right materials for the work, such as paper, Japanese paper, and gl...

【Iga kumihimo】An all-purpose tool born in a Ninja Village

Making Process Dyeing The strings are dyed in the colors ordered by customers, using vegetable and chemical dyes. ...

【Nara-Sumi】 Enjoy Japan with a Black Scent

Making Process Colored smoke Put rapeseed oil or sesame oil in an earthenware vessel and insert a lamp wick. Light a fire and remove soot fro...

【Boshu Uchiwa】Lightweight and easy to hold, a traditional Japanese summer custom

Making Process Bamboo harvesting Bamboo is generally harvested during the winter season, and the appropriate bamboo to be selected has a cert...

【Tokyo Umbrella】The most powerful item that makes you look forward to rainy days

Making Process Raw fabric weaving  A wide variety of designs and colors are available,and each piece is woven by hand by fabric makers. ...

【Sanshu-Gawara】The demon that continues to protect the house with the roof tiles.

Making Process Modeling  Molding the shape is based on the drawings. Not only the entire shape, but also craftsmen have to pay attention to t...

【Kyoto Bamboo / Kyo-Meichiku】A New Challenge with the Unique Characteristics of Bamboo

Making Process Collecting bamboo Four types of bamboo are collected only from the mountains of Kyoto: white bamboo, sesame bamboo, square bam...