Material · No. 11
No. 11Material
金
Used in 59 crafts
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59三重県 · その他の繊維製品
伊賀くみひも
三重県
Iga Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese braided cord craft centered in Iga City, Mie Prefecture. Renowned for its intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and exceptional strength, it is crafted by interlacing silk threads using time-honored braiding techniques.
京都府 · その他の繊維製品
京くみひも
京都府
Kyo Kumihimo is a traditional braided cord craft produced in Kyoto, celebrated for its intricate patterns and vibrant silk colors. Historically used to lace armor and bind ceremonial objects, it is today prized as an obi sash cord and decorative accessory.
京都府 · 人形･こけし
京人形
京都府
Kyo Ningyo are traditional handcrafted dolls made in Kyoto, celebrated for their refined elegance, exquisite painting, and lavishly detailed costuming rooted in imperial court culture. They encompass a wide variety of styles, including Hina dolls and Gosho dolls.
京都府 · 仏壇･仏具
京仏具
京都府
Kyo Butsugu refers to the richly ornate Buddhist altar fittings and implements crafted in Kyoto. Rooted in over a millennium of Buddhist culture, they are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate gilding, and a highly refined division of specialized artisan labor.
京都府 · 仏壇･仏具
京仏壇
京都府
Kyo Butsudan are ornate Buddhist household altars crafted in Kyoto, distinguished by their extraordinary beauty achieved through the collaboration of master artisans skilled in lacquerwork, gold leaf application, maki-e, intricate wood carving, and kirikane gilding.
京都府 · 染色品
京友禅
京都府
Kyo-yuzen is a celebrated silk dyeing craft from Kyoto, distinguished by its intricate hand-painted or stenciled designs, vibrant multi-color palettes, and refined artistic motifs rooted in the culture of Japan's ancient imperial capital.
京都府 · その他の工芸品
京扇子
京都府
Kyo Sensu are traditional folding fans crafted in Kyoto, celebrated for their exquisite painted decoration and refined craftsmanship. Rooted in the ancient court culture of the imperial capital, they represent the pinnacle of Japanese fan-making artistry.
京都府 · 漆器
京漆器
京都府
Kyo Shikki is a refined lacquerware tradition crafted in Kyoto, shaped by centuries of imperial court culture and the aesthetics of the tea ceremony. It is celebrated for its elegant designs, meticulous craftsmanship, and diverse decorative techniques.
京都府 · 陶磁器
京焼・清水焼
京都府
Kyo Ware / Kiyomizu Ware is a collective term for fine ceramics produced in Kyoto, distinguished by elegant overglaze painting, a remarkable diversity of styles and techniques, and a centuries-long relationship with Japanese tea culture. It remains one of Japan's most prestigious ceramic traditions.
京都府 · その他の繊維製品
京繍
京都府
Kyō Nui is a refined embroidery tradition from Kyoto, crafted with lustrous silk threads using an extraordinary range of intricate stitching techniques. Renowned for its vivid color palette and pictorial expressiveness, it adorns kimono, Noh costumes, Buddhist textiles, and decorative art pieces.
京都府 · 織物
西陣織
京都府
Nishijin-ori is a prestigious silk textile produced in the Nishijin district of Kyoto, renowned for its elaborate pre-dyed yarn weaving that produces intricate, multi-colored patterns. It stands as one of Japan's most celebrated and technically sophisticated textile traditions.
佐賀県 · 陶磁器
伊万里・有田焼
佐賀県
Imari-Arita Ware is Japan's oldest porcelain tradition, produced in and around Arita, Saga Prefecture. Renowned for its luminous white porcelain body and intricate overglaze enamel decoration, it has been treasured by collectors and royal courts around the world for centuries.
埼玉県 · 人形･こけし
岩槻人形
埼玉県
Iwatsuki Dolls are traditional Japanese dolls crafted in the Iwatsuki district of Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. Renowned for exquisitely dressed hina (festival) dolls and Boys' Day warrior dolls, the area has long been celebrated as Japan's foremost doll-making town.
埼玉県 · その他の繊維製品
行田足袋
埼玉県
Gyoda Tabi are traditional Japanese split-toe socks (tabi) produced in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture. Renowned as one of Japan's foremost tabi-making centers, they are prized for their precise stitching, durability, and comfortable fit.
大阪府 · その他の工芸品
いずみガラス
大阪府
Izumi Glassware is a traditional hand-blown glass craft produced in and around Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture. It is distinguished by skillful free-blowing techniques and refined hand-finishing that give each piece a delicate, individual beauty.
大阪府 · 仏壇･仏具
大阪仏壇
大阪府
Osaka Butsudan are elaborately crafted Buddhist household altars produced in Osaka Prefecture, designated as a national traditional craft. Renowned for their opulent decoration, they represent the collaborative mastery of woodworkers, lacquerers, gold-leaf artisans, and metalworkers.
宮城県 · 漆器
鳴子漆器
宮城県
Naruko Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese craft produced in the Naruko hot-spring district of Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. Known for its sturdy yet graceful quality, it combines carefully turned wooden bases with meticulously applied lacquer finishes.
山口県 · 漆器
大内塗
山口県
Ouchi Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese lacquerware crafted in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Rooted in the flourishing court culture of the Ouchi clan, it is celebrated for its striking combination of vermilion and black lacquer adorned with the distinctive yellow Ouchi-bishi (diamond) crest motif.
山形県 · 仏壇･仏具
山形仏壇
山形県
Yamagata Butsudan are traditional Buddhist household altars crafted in Yamagata Prefecture, distinguished by their elaborate combination of lacquerwork, gold leaf, intricate wood carving, and fine metalwork, resulting in altars of exceptional richness and solemnity.
岐阜県 · 人形･こけし
名古屋節句飾
岐阜県
Nagoya Sekku Kazari are traditional seasonal festival dolls and decorations produced primarily in Gifu and Aichi prefectures. Renowned for their vivid coloring and intricate ornamentation, they encompass hina dolls for the Girls' Festival and warrior figures for the Boys' Festival.
岩手県 · 漆器
秀衡塗
岩手県
Hidehira Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese lacquerware originating in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, renowned for its bold geometric patterns executed in gold leaf and gold powder against a rich lacquered ground.
広島県 · 仏壇･仏具
広島仏壇
広島県
Hiroshima Butsudan are elaborately crafted Buddhist household altars made in Hiroshima Prefecture. Designated as a nationally recognized traditional craft, they are distinguished by their intricate wood carvings, lacquerwork, and lavish gold-leaf ornamentation.
愛知県 · 仏壇･仏具
三河仏壇
愛知県
Mikawa Butsudan are elaborately crafted Buddhist altars produced in the Nishimikawa region of Aichi Prefecture. Designated as a national traditional craft, they are celebrated for the seamless integration of woodworking, lacquerwork, gilding, metalwork, and intricate sculpture into a single, magnificent piece.
愛知県 · 仏壇･仏具
名古屋仏壇
愛知県
Nagoya Butsudan are traditional Buddhist household altars crafted in and around Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Renowned for their lavish combination of gold leaf, lacquer, and intricate woodcarving, they represent one of Japan's foremost altar-making traditions.
愛知県 · 染色品
名古屋友禅
愛知県
Nagoya Yuzen is a traditional textile dyeing craft produced mainly in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Distinguished by its elegant combination of resist-dyeing techniques with lavish gold-leaf decoration and embroidery, it produces refined yet richly ornate kimono and fabrics.
愛知県 · その他の工芸品
尾張七宝
愛知県
Owari Shippo is a cloisonné enamelware craft from the Owari region of Aichi Prefecture. It is celebrated for its vivid, jewel-like colors and intricate decorative patterns achieved by fusing glass-based enamels onto metal.
愛知県 · 仏壇･仏具
尾張仏具
愛知県
Owari Buddhist Altar Fittings are a collective tradition of finely crafted Buddhist altars and ritual implements produced in the Owari region centered on Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. They are distinguished by the seamless fusion of metalwork, lacquerwork, and woodcraft into richly ornate devotional objects.
新潟県 · 仏壇･仏具
三条仏壇
新潟県
Sanjo Butsudan are elaborately crafted Buddhist household altars produced in and around Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture. They are distinguished by their meticulous metalwork fittings, rich lacquerwork, and robust joinery, representing one of Japan's finest altar-making traditions.
新潟県 · 木工品・竹工品
加茂桐箪笥
新潟県
Kamo Paulownia Chest is a traditional storage chest crafted from paulownia wood in and around Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture. Renowned for its lightness, natural humidity-regulating properties, and refined craftsmanship, it has long been prized as an elegant and practical piece of furniture.
新潟県 · 仏壇･仏具
新潟・白根仏壇
新潟県
Shirane Butsudan are ornate Buddhist household altars crafted in the Shirane area of Niigata Prefecture. Distinguished by their intricate wood carving, lacquerwork, and decorative metalwork, they represent a refined tradition of altar-making rooted in the Echigo region.
新潟県 · 漆器
新潟漆器
新潟県
Niigata Lacquerware is a traditional craft produced in Niigata Prefecture, distinguished by its exceptionally sturdy base preparation and a rich variety of decorative techniques including makie (gold-powder painting) and chinkin (engraved gold). It ranges from everyday tableware to fine art objects.
新潟県 · 仏壇･仏具
長岡仏壇
新潟県
Nagaoka Butsudan are traditional Buddhist altars crafted in and around Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. Distinguished by their elaborate wood carvings, lacquer maki-e decoration, and gold leaf application, they are prized for their dignified yet ornate beauty.
東京都 · 金工品
東京アンチモ二ー工芸品
東京都
Tokyo Antimony Craft is a metalwork tradition from Tokyo in which antimony alloy is cast into finely detailed ornamental objects and figurines, then hand-painted with vivid colors — a distinctive blend of Western industrial material and Japanese decorative artistry.
東京都 · その他の工芸品
東京手彫り印章
東京都
Tokyo Hand-Engraved Seals are traditional Japanese name seals (hanko) crafted in Tokyo by skilled artisans who carve characters by hand into stone, ivory, or other materials. Prized for both their practical utility and artistic refinement, they represent a living tradition at the heart of Japanese documentary culture.
東京都 · 金工品
東京銀器
東京都
Tokyo Silverware (Tōkyō Ginki) is a nationally designated traditional craft produced in Tokyo, crafted from high-purity silver using refined metalworking techniques such as hammering, engraving, and inlay, resulting in pieces renowned for their exceptional precision and artistic elegance.
東京都 · その他の工芸品
江戸硝子
東京都
Edo Glass is a traditional handmade glassware craft produced in Tokyo. Crafted by skilled artisans using techniques such as free-blowing and mold-blowing, it is celebrated for its clarity, delicate beauty, and subtle variations that reflect the human touch.
東京都 · 人形･こけし
江戸節句人形
東京都
Edo Sekku Ningyo are traditional Japanese festival dolls — including hina dolls for Girls' Day and armor dolls for Boys' Day — handcrafted in Tokyo. Renowned for their exquisite detail, rich colors, and refined Edo-period aesthetics, they are cherished as symbols of children's health and happiness.
沖縄県 · 漆器
琉球漆器
沖縄県
Ryukyu Lacquerware is a traditional lacquerware craft produced in Okinawa Prefecture, distinguished by its vibrant decorative techniques and the rich cultural influences absorbed through the Ryukyu Kingdom's trade networks with China and Southeast Asia.
滋賀県 · 仏壇･仏具
彦根仏壇
滋賀県
Hikone Butsudan are traditional Buddhist home altars crafted in and around Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. Distinguished by their integration of lacquerwork, gold leaf, maki-e, intricate wood carving, and fine metal fittings, they represent the pinnacle of collaborative Japanese craft artistry.
熊本県 · その他の工芸品
山鹿灯籠
熊本県
Yamaga Lanterns are intricate decorative lanterns crafted in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, made entirely from gold and silver paper bonded with paste — no nails, wire, or frames — creating elaborate architectural and ornamental forms of remarkable delicacy.
熊本県 · 金工品
肥後象がん
熊本県
Higo Zogan is a traditional metal inlay craft from Kumamoto Prefecture, in which fine patterns of gold and silver are hammered into an iron base, creating a striking contrast of precious metals against darkened steel.
石川県 · 仏壇･仏具
七尾仏壇
石川県
Nanao Butsudan are ornate Buddhist household altars crafted in and around Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. They are distinguished by their lavish combination of lacquerwork, gold leaf, intricate wood carving, and maki-e (sprinkled lacquer decoration), reflecting the rich craft traditions of the Noto Peninsula.
石川県 · 陶磁器
九谷焼
石川県
Kutani Ware is a richly decorated porcelain produced in Ishikawa Prefecture, renowned for its bold overglaze painting using a vivid five-color palette — red, green, yellow, purple, and deep blue — applied in sweeping, expressive compositions.
石川県 · 染色品
加賀友禅
石川県
Kaga Yuzen is a hand-painted silk dyeing craft centered in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Renowned for its naturalistic floral motifs, subdued yet rich color palette, and the distinctive "insect-eaten leaf" technique, it stands as one of Japan's most celebrated kimono textile traditions.
石川県 · その他の繊維製品
加賀繍
石川県
Kaga Embroidery is a traditional needlework craft from Ishikawa Prefecture, rooted in the refined cultural heritage of Kanazawa. It is distinguished by its rich, layered colors, intricate stitching patterns, and a graceful aesthetic nurtured under the patronage of the Kaga domain.
石川県 · 漆器
山中漆器
石川県
Yamanaka Lacquerware is a traditional craft produced in the Yamanaka Onsen area of Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Renowned for its exceptional wood-turning techniques and refined decorative lacquer work, it ranks among Japan's leading lacquerware-producing regions.
石川県 · 漆器
輪島塗
石川県
Wajima Lacquerware is a celebrated Japanese lacquerware tradition from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, renowned for its exceptionally durable foundation coating and exquisite decorative techniques such as makie gold-powder painting and chinkin engraved gold inlay.
石川県 · 仏壇･仏具
金沢仏壇
石川県
Kanazawa Butsudan are ornate Buddhist household altars crafted in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. They are distinguished by the fusion of multiple traditional crafts — including lacquerwork, gold leaf application, intricate carving, maki-e, and metalwork — into a single, magnificently elaborate devotional object.
石川県 · 漆器
金沢漆器
石川県
Kanazawa Lacquerware is a traditional lacquer craft produced in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Nurtured under the refined culture of the Kaga Domain, it is distinguished by exquisite decorative techniques such as maki-e (gold-powder painting) and chinkin (engraved gold inlay), lending pieces a dignified elegance.
石川県 · 工芸材料・工芸用具
金沢箔
石川県
Kanazawa Gold Leaf is a traditional metallic foil craft material produced primarily in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Renowned for its exceptional thinness and luminosity, it accounts for the overwhelming majority of Japan's domestic gold leaf production and is used in art, architecture, and decorative crafts.
福井県 · 漆器
若狭塗
福井県
Wakasa Lacquerware is a traditional lacquerware produced mainly in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture. It is celebrated for its uniquely decorative technique of embedding shells, eggshells, pine needles, and other materials beneath layers of lacquer, then polishing the surface to reveal luminous, ocean-inspired patterns.
福岡県 · 仏壇･仏具
八女福島仏壇
福岡県
Yame Fukushima Butsudan are traditional Buddhist altars crafted in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Renowned for their exceptional combination of lacquerwork, gold leaf, intricate wood carving, and maki-e decoration, they are considered among the finest Buddhist altars in Japan.
福岡県 · 織物
博多織
福岡県
Hakata-ori is a refined silk textile produced in the Hakata district of Fukuoka Prefecture. Celebrated for its firm, resilient weave and iconic geometric patterns, it is most prized as obi sash material and stands among Japan's most distinguished traditional woven fabrics.
福島県 · 漆器
会津塗
福島県
Aizu Lacquerware is a nationally designated traditional craft produced in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Renowned for its exceptional durability and rich variety of decorative techniques, it ranks among Japan's most celebrated lacquerware traditions.
群馬県 · 織物
桐生織
群馬県
Kiryu Ori refers to the fine silk and blended textiles produced in and around Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. Renowned for their intricate patterned weaves and technical diversity, these fabrics have earned Kiryu the celebrated designation "the Nishijin of the East."
長野県 · 仏壇･仏具
飯山仏壇
長野県
Iiyama Butsudan are elaborately crafted Buddhist household altars produced in and around Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture. Renowned for the seamless integration of fine woodworking, lacquerwork, and metalwork, they embody a devotional aesthetic refined over centuries in one of Japan's snowiest regions.
静岡県 · 人形･こけし
駿河雛人形
静岡県
Suruga Hina Dolls are traditional Japanese festival dolls crafted in Shizuoka Prefecture, celebrated for their refined beauty achieved by integrating the region's long-established woodworking, lacquerware, and textile industries into each meticulously handmade piece.
静岡県 · 人形･こけし
駿河雛具
静岡県
Suruga Hinadogu are exquisitely crafted miniature furnishings and accessories made to accompany Hina dolls, produced in Shizuoka Prefecture. Renowned for their meticulous lacquerwork and gold decoration, they represent some of Japan's finest small-scale decorative craftsmanship.
鹿児島県 · 仏壇･仏具
川辺仏壇
鹿児島県
Kawanabe Butsudan are ornate Buddhist altars crafted in the Kawanabe district of Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Renowned for their lavish gold-leaf decoration, lacquerwork, and refined woodworking, they represent one of Japan's finest altar-making traditions.