Kutani ware is a kind of pottery manufactured in and around the city of Kaga in the Ishikawa prefecture. These ceramics first appeared in the early Edo period (beginning of the 17th century). Kutani ware's characteristics are vivid colors, bold an…

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Wajima lacquerware is made in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture. The characteristic of Wajima lacquerware is not only its splendid finish but also the high quality powder used for its production called jinoko (powdered diatomaceous so…

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Kaga textiles (Kaga yuzen in Japanese) has a unique method of dyeing established around the city of Kanagawa, in the Ishikawa prefecture. The characteristic of this textile is the use of five underlying tones called kaga gosai: indig…

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Ushikubi Tsumugi refers to a silk textile produced in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefectures, which was recognized as a traditional craft in 1988. Ushikubi Tsumugi is characterized by rare silk threads of tama-mayu cocoons made by two silkworms beside…

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Yamanaka lacquerware is a type of lacquerware made in the Yamanaka hot spring district of the city of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture. It exemplifies the excellence of an original Yamanaka technique for grinding the wood, and generally the main objects …

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The word haku means "metal leaf" and Kanazawa haku is the gold leaf produced in the city of Kanazawa and its environs in the Ishikawa prefecture. The attractive feature of Kanazawa gold leaves is the dazzling and elegant radiance of …

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Kanazawa lacqueware is produced in the area around Kanazawa City, in Ishikawa Prefecture. It was produced as a traditional handicraft to the taste of Japan’s feudal lords, under the protection of the Kaga Domain, which was a large domain described…

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Kanazawa Butsudan refers to Buddhist altars which are made in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Rich culture exhibiting the Kaga clan’s power, which was established and fostered in Kanazawa commonly known as Kaga Hyakumangoku, and prodigious tec…

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Kaga-nui is traditional embroidery produced in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, using a variety of threads, colorful silks, sumptuous golds and silvers, or heavy lacquered threads. Kaga-nui is known for its relief designs delicately stitched wi…

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Nanao Butsudan refers to Buddhist altars which are produced in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. As part of the Hokuriku region where Jodo Shinshu became widely ingrained long ago, Ishikawa is home to many well-known Buddhist altar production areas…

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