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2023/03/21

Bamboo basket weaving experience at TAKENOKO

2023/03/14

Interview with Yuki Yokoyama, a dedicated bamboo craftsman

2023/03/07

Studio visit to Yokoyama Bamboo Products & Co.

2023/02/28

An announcement：Completion of ” Touch and Feel Kyoto’s Traditional Industries. “

2023/02/21

Interview with Shinichi Takashima, a third-generation master ceramist

2023/02/14

Kochi ware ceramics decorating experience at Koshun-gama

2023/02/07

Studio visit to Koshun-gama, the brightest Kochi ware maker in Kyoto

2023/01/24

Interview with Yoshiyuki Nakamura, the last-standing Kyo-koma artisan

2023/01/17

Studio visit to Jakkyu, the ultimate Kyoto spinning top maker

2023/01/10

Hands-on Japanese candle-making experiences at Nakamura Rosoku

2023/01/03

2023 Illuminating and Soothing People’s Hearts：Lamps for deities.

2022/12/20

Interview with Hirokazu Tagawa, a 4th generation warosoku craftsman

2022/12/13

Studio visit to Nakamura Rosoku, a Japanese candle maker

2022/12/06

A studio reopened after a CORONA pandemic (1)

2022/11/29

One year blog anniversary recap: 10 atelier visits that inspired us in 2022

2022/11/22

Interview with Shunzan Mori

2022/11/15

Kyoto crafts shopping spotlight: colourful Kiyomizu-yaki pottery

2022/11/08

Pottery painting and raku firing experience at Shunzan-gama

2022/11/01

Studio visit to Shunzan-gama, Kyoto Kiyomizu ware wonderland

2022/10/25

Shoki-san making experience at Asada Kawara

2022/10/18

Interview with Masahisa Asada, master craftsman of handmade Kyo-gawara

2022/10/11

Atelier visit to Asada Kawara, the only remaining manufacturer of Kyoto handmade roof tiles

2022/10/04

A nationwide travel discount program and 5 New Programs.

2022/09/27

Kyoto crafts shopping spotlight: silk goods and skincare products from the heart of Nishijin

2022/09/20

Interview with Isao Tsuda, silk weaver extraordinaire

2022/09/13

Nishijin textile weaving experience at Watabun

2022/09/06

Visit to Orinasukan, Kyoto Nishijin Hand Weaving Museum

2022/08/30

Shibori experience at Morimoto

2022/08/23

Interview with Koichi Morimoto, Kyo-kanoko-shibori artisan

2022/08/16

Studio visit to Morimoto, guardian of Kyoto tie-dyeing tradition

2022/08/09

Special Event ” Must visit！ Fushimi Dolls.”

2022/08/02

Japanese Dyeing and Weaving Exhibition.　　Now open！

2022/07/26

Kyoto crafts shopping spotlight: made-to-order Nishijin textile goods and custom-made brocades

2022/07/19

Interview with Mikio Hirai, master craftsman of Nishijin weaving

2022/07/12

Studio visit to Orisho Hirai, gold brocade weaver

2022/07/05

2022　 The Gion Festival and Traditional Crafts of Kyoto

2022/06/28

Kyoto crafts shopping spotlight: elegant yuzen-dyed goods

2022/06/21

Interview with Tomoko Fujii, Kyo-yuzen kimono creator

2022/06/14

Studio visit to Sairin, yuzen-dyed kimono maker

2022/06/07

5 main styles of Japanese garden design and where to admire them in Eastern Kyoto

2022/05/31

Special Exhibition “MILESTONES” is now open!

2022/05/24

Mini Kyoto traditional crafts quiz

2022/05/17

What is a Japanese traditional craft?

2022/05/10

Kyoto bamboo weaving experience

2022/05/03

Celebrating Children’s Day in Japan with traditional crafts

2022/04/26

Studio visit to Yoshimura Rakunyu, Kyoto Raku ware master.

2022/04/19

5 reasons why there are so many traditional crafts in Kyoto

2022/04/12

Kyoto crafts shopping spotlight: Nishiki textiles

2022/04/05

2022 Kyoto Artisans Concierge: Going back to the Basics

2022/03/29

Nishiki textile studio visit & loom weaving experience

2022/03/22

Interview with Amane Tatsumura, Nishiki textile artist

2022/03/15

Visit to KOHO Nishiki Textile Studio

2022/03/08

“CRAFT POINT KYOTO” is now open!

2022/03/01

Hinamatsuri, or the Doll Festival, and Kyoto traditional crafts

2022/02/22

Interview with Hideaki Hosokawa, Kyoto bamboo craft artisan

2022/02/15

Kyoto crafts shopping spotlight: Stylish bamboo bags

2022/02/08

Studio visit to Takekobo Kisetsu, a gem of Kyoto bamboo craftsmanship

2022/02/01

4 reasons why you should visit Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design

2022/01/25

Kyoto crafts shopping spotlight: Karakami paper goods

2022/01/18

Karakami woodblock printing experience

2022/01/11

Interview with Sachihito Kudo, Kyoto karakami artisan

2022/01/04

Happy 2022 from the Kyoto Artisans Concierge!

2021/12/28

Kyo-karakami: a short history

2021/12/22

Studio visit to Maruni, Kyo-karakami maker

2021/12/14

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