Aizu Lacquerware (called Aizu Nuri in Japanese) is lacquerware made in the Aizu region of Fukushima prefecture. During the manufacturing process, the craft is classified into round pieces, such as bowls, and flat pieces such as trays or stationery…

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Obori Soma Ware is a traditional pottery originating in the Obori area of Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture. It is especially known for three distinctive features: a fine crackle pattern known as ao-hibi, the dynamic hashiri-goma horse motif, and a…

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Aizu Hongo Ware is a traditional ceramic craft produced mainly in Aizumisato Town, Fukushima Prefecture. On July 2, 1993, it was designated as a Traditional Craft by the Japanese government. One of the most distinctive characteristics of Aizu Hon…

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Okuaizu Basketry, called Okuaizu Amikumi Zaiku in Japanese, is basketry produced around Mishima Town, Onuma County, Fukushima Prefecture. As this mountainous area in the Okuaizu region has much snow and farmers are unable to work in the fields in …

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Oku-Aizu Showa Karamushi Textiles (Oku-Aizu Karamushi Ori in Japanese) are a textile fabric produced in Showa Village of Ohnuma, Fukushima Prefecture. It is made from ramie, which is an urticaceous plant also known as China grass. Fine hemp cloth …

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