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Kaba cherrybark woodcrafts Kaba zaiku
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Akita
Kaba cherrybark woodcrafts (called Kaba zaiku in Japanese) are a type of wood bark craft produced in the former town of Kakunodate, Akita prefecture. While the character for kaba means birch, for this context the word refers to the bark of wild ch…
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Odate bentwood Odate mage wappa
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Akita
Odate mage-wappa is a bentwood craft produced all over the city of Odate, Akita prefecture. This craft is well-known both domestically and abroad for having a beautiful curved shape and being lightweight. The key feature of Odate bentwood is the b…
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Edo wood joinery Edo sashimono
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Tokyo
Edo sashimono is a type of wood joinery made in Tokyo with hand-cut dovetail joints and without nails. The word sashimono comes from the process of measuring with a monosashi or woodwork ruler. This craft is characterized by its restrained ornamen…
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Edo bamboo fishing rods Edo wazao
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Tokyo
Edo Wazao are fishing rods produced in the Kanto region mainly in Tokyo and the Chiba and Saitama Prefectures. Edo Wazao are actually only made by craftsmen belonging to the Edo Wazao lineage, and the term Edo does not refer to the production area…
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Kyo woodworks & joinery Kyo sashimono
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Kyoto
Kyo Sashimono is a type of wood craft produced in Kyoto Prefecture. Sashimono is a collective name for furniture and furnishings assembled with joints, and it is said that over 500 types of products can be created using the various techniques. The…
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Akita cedar sake pail & barrel Akita sugi oke taru
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Akita
Since around the late Heian period (11th century), handmade Akita cedar tubs and barrels have been produced from locally grown cedar timber in the cities of Odate and Noshiro of Akita Prefecture. Products made of masame (straight grain) wood and w…
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