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Japan is the country where craft is most highly appreciated. Throughout Japan, in every region, a culture of valuing traditional crafts can be found. In the last decade, there has been a new movement of craft culture in Japan. This new era of craft appreciation is reflected in people's growing interest in quality of life. ...

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Imagine a potter who has loved the beauty of natural clay since his teenage years. This potter is named Katsufumi Baba. He trained in pottery in Shigaraki, Shiga prefecture and now makes ceramics in Kuruma, Kyushu. Traditional Shigaraki ware is characterized by its rough clay texture. Shigaraki ware is a prime example of Japanese aesthetics. Its...

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We have added a new handcrafted wood tableware collection made by the Japanese woodworker Tomokazu Furui.  The collection includes beautiful Japanese bowls, plates, coasters, chopsticks and a butter case with wooden spreader.  The wood products are beautifully carved and crafted thanks to Tomokazu's skillful techniques and material selection. He enhances the...

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