Material · No. 05
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62三重県 · 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 · その他の工芸品
京うちわ
京都府
Kyo-uchiwa are traditional hand fans crafted in Kyoto, distinguished by their elegant "sashi-e" (insertable handle) construction and refined artistic decoration rooted in Kyoto's rich courtly and artistic culture.
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 · 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 · 染色品
京小紋
京都府
Kyo Komon is a refined resist-dyeing craft from Kyoto, distinguished by its delicate, minutely patterned designs applied to silk and other fine fabrics using traditional stencil and Yuzen dyeing techniques.
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 · 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 · その他の工芸品
京表具
京都府
Kyo Hyogu is the refined art of mounting and framing practiced in Kyoto, used to create hanging scrolls, folding screens, and framed works. It is distinguished by its elegant aesthetic sensibility, meticulous craftsmanship, and centuries of refinement within Japan's cultural capital.
京都府 · 染色品
京鹿の子絞
京都府
Kyo Kanoko Shibori is a refined resist-dyeing craft from Kyoto, distinguished by its intricate pattern of tiny bound tucks that resemble the dappled spots of a fawn (kanoko). Treasured for luxury kimono and accessories, it represents the pinnacle of Japanese tie-dye artistry.
京都府 · 染色品
京黒紋付染
京都府
Kyo Kuro Montsuki Zome is a traditional Kyoto dyeing craft producing deeply black-dyed formal kimono adorned with family crests in white resist. Renowned for its intense, lustrous black and the precise artistry of its crest-dyeing technique, it remains the standard for Japanese ceremonial dress.
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.
兵庫県 · その他の工芸品
播州毛鉤
兵庫県
Banshu Kebari are handcrafted fly-fishing lures made in the Banshu region of Hyogo Prefecture, centered around Nishiwaki City. Renowned for their delicate construction using natural feathers and silk thread, they are prized equally for their aesthetic refinement and practical effectiveness on the stream.
千葉県 · その他の工芸品
房州うちわ
千葉県
Boshu Uchiwa are traditional round fans handcrafted in the southern Boso Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture. Distinguished by their finely split bamboo ribs fanned out in a graceful radial pattern, they are celebrated for their suppleness, durability, and the cool, gentle breeze they produce.
和歌山県 · 木工品・竹工品
紀州へら竿
和歌山県
Kishu Herazao are handcrafted bamboo fishing rods made in Wakayama Prefecture, designed specifically for crucian carp (herabuna) angling. Renowned for their exceptional lightness, precise flex, and exquisite lacquer finish, they represent the pinnacle of Japanese rod-making craftsmanship.
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 · 人形･こけし
江戸押絵
埼玉県
Edo Oshi-e is a traditional Japanese craft originating in the greater Edo (Tokyo) region, in which layers of fabric and cotton padding are artfully assembled on a backing to create richly textured, three-dimensional pictures and decorative figures. Its hallmark is the gentle, sculptural relief achieved entirely through fabric and padding rather than carving or casting.
埼玉県 · 織物
秩父銘仙
埼玉県
Chichibu Meisen is a silk fabric woven in the Chichibu region of Saitama Prefecture. Celebrated for its bold, vibrant patterns produced through a distinctive resist-dyeing technique, it was cherished as everyday wear during the Taisho and early Showa eras.
大阪府 · 染色品
浪華本染め
大阪府
Naniwa Hon-zome is a traditional dyeing craft from Osaka, distinguished by its meticulous stencil and hand-painted dyeing techniques. It is prized for its vivid, lasting colors and refined patterns rooted in the merchant culture of historic Osaka.
宮崎県 · 織物
本場大島紬
宮崎県
Honba Oshima Tsumugi is a prestigious Japanese silk textile produced primarily in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, celebrated for its intricate kasuri (ikat) patterns created through a distinctive mud-dyeing process, resulting in a lustrous, feather-light fabric of exceptional fineness.
山形県 · 織物
置賜紬
山形県
Oitama Tsumugi is a silk textile woven in the Oitama region of southern Yamagata Prefecture. It is distinguished by its warm, rustic texture achieved through hand-spun silk threads and rich, nuanced colors produced with traditional plant-based dyeing.
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.
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 · 染色品
名古屋黒紋付染
愛知県
Nagoya Kuro Montsuki Dyeing is a traditional black-dyeing craft centered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. It is distinguished by its profound jet-black finish and the crisp white resist-dyeing of family crests, producing formal kimono and haori garments prized for ceremonial occasions.
愛知県 · 染色品
有松・鳴海絞
愛知県
Arimatsu-Narumi Shibori is a traditional tie-dyeing craft produced in the Arimatsu and Narumi districts of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. It is distinguished by its extraordinary variety of resist-dyeing techniques, which create intricate, textured patterns on cloth through binding, stitching, and folding.
新潟県 · 織物
十日町明石ちぢみ
新潟県
Tokamachi Akashi Chijimi is a fine silk crepe textile produced in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture. Distinguished by its characteristic puckered texture (shibu) created with highly twisted yarns and its semi-transparent, airy drape, it is prized as a premium summer kimono fabric.
新潟県 · 織物
十日町絣
新潟県
Tokamachi Kasuri is a traditional ikat-style silk textile produced in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture. Renowned for its intricate resist-dyed patterns and lustrous silk quality, it reflects centuries of weaving culture nurtured in Japan's foremost snow country.
新潟県 · 織物
塩沢紬
新潟県
Shiozawa Tsumugi is a silk textile produced in the Shiozawa area of Minami-Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture. Distinguished by its delicate crinkled texture (shibo) and translucent quality, it is a product of the region's exceptional snow-country weaving heritage.
新潟県 · 織物
小千谷紬
新潟県
Ojiya Tsumugi is a handwoven silk textile produced in and around Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture. Distinguished by its warm, rustic texture made from hand-spun silk floss yarn, it is prized for its durability and understated, natural beauty.
新潟県 · 織物
本塩沢
新潟県
Hon-Shiozawa is a premium silk textile produced in the Shiozawa region of Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its crisp, cool drape and finely patterned kasuri (ikat) designs, it is prized as a sophisticated summer kimono fabric.
東京都 · 織物
多摩織
東京都
Tama-ori is a traditional silk textile produced in the Tama region of western Tokyo. Distinguished by its use of pre-dyed yarns and a refined blend of plain, twill, and satin weaves, it is prized for its durability and quietly elegant texture.
東京都 · 織物
本場黄八丈
東京都
Honba Kihachijo is a silk textile woven on Hachijojima island, Tokyo, renowned for its vibrant yellow, brown, and black stripes and plaids achieved through traditional plant-based dyeing using flora native to the island.
東京都 · 織物
村山大島紬
東京都
Murayama Oshima Tsumugi is a silk textile produced in and around Musashimurayama, Tokyo. Distinguished by its pre-dyed kasuri (ikat) threads, the fabric is celebrated for its lightweight feel, durability, and subtly refined patterns.
東京都 · その他の工芸品
東京三味線
東京都
Tokyo Shamisen is a traditional three-stringed Japanese lute handcrafted in Tokyo, carrying on the refined artisanal culture of the Edo period. Distinguished by meticulous construction and a wide range of instrument types tailored to different musical genres and performance styles.
東京都 · 染色品
東京手描友禅
東京都
Tokyo Hand-painted Yuzen is a refined silk-dyeing craft practiced in Tokyo, in which artisans hand-paint intricate designs directly onto fabric. It is distinguished by its elegant, restrained aesthetic rooted in the Edo spirit of "iki," setting it apart from the more vivid Kyoto Yuzen tradition.
東京都 · 染色品
東京染小紋
東京都
Tokyo Some-komon is a refined silk dyeing craft produced in Tokyo, featuring extraordinarily fine stencil-dyed patterns on white silk cloth. Rooted in Edo-period samurai culture, it is prized for its elegant, subtly intricate designs used in formal kimono.
東京都 · 染色品
東京無地染
東京都
Tokyo Muji-zome is a traditional plain-dyeing craft practiced in Tokyo, in which silk and other fine fabrics are dyed in a single, uniform color. It is prized for its deep, even coloration and the refined elegance of its unadorned finish.
東京都 · その他の工芸品
東京琴
東京都
Tokyo Koto is a traditional Japanese zither (koto) crafted in Tokyo, distinguished by its refined woodworking techniques and exceptional acoustic quality. Designated as a nationally recognized traditional craft, it represents the pinnacle of Japanese string instrument making.
東京都 · 木工品・竹工品
江戸和竿
東京都
Edo Wasao are handcrafted traditional fishing rods made in Tokyo, distinguished by their multi-section jointed construction using selected Japanese bamboo and a refined lacquer finish — prized as both functional fishing tools and works of craft art.
東京都 · 人形･こけし
江戸木目込人形
東京都
Edo Kimekomi Dolls are traditional Japanese dolls crafted primarily in Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture. Their defining feature is the kimekomi technique, in which fabric edges are pressed into carved grooves on a wooden body, creating elegantly sculpted figures with refined, dignified expressions.
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.
東京都 · その他の工芸品
江戸表具
東京都
Edo Hyogu is the traditional craft of mounting scrolls, folding screens, and sliding doors, developed in present-day Tokyo. It is distinguished by refined techniques and the restrained, elegant aesthetic sensibility characteristic of Edo culture.
沖縄県 · その他の工芸品
三線
沖縄県
The sanshin is a traditional three-stringed lute from Okinawa, distinguished by its snakeskin-covered body and slender neck. It is the iconic instrument of Ryukyuan music and performing arts, and remains central to Okinawan cultural identity today.
沖縄県 · 織物
与那国織
沖縄県
Yonaguni Ori is a handwoven textile from Yonaguni Island, Japan's westernmost inhabited island in Okinawa Prefecture. It is celebrated for its distinctive kasuri (ikat) patterns and island-specific dyeing traditions rooted in Ryukyuan culture.
沖縄県 · 織物
久米島紬
沖縄県
Kumejima Tsumugi is a traditional silk pongee woven on Kumejima Island in Okinawa Prefecture. Distinguished by its earthy mud-dyed colors and handwoven texture, it is one of Japan's oldest silk weaving traditions, with roots in the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
沖縄県 · 織物
南風原花織
沖縄県
Haebaru Hanaori is a traditional Okinawan textile produced primarily in Haebaru Town, Okinawa Prefecture. It is distinguished by vivid, three-dimensionally raised geometric floral patterns woven using supplementary weft techniques inherited from the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
沖縄県 · 染色品
琉球びんがた
沖縄県
Ryukyu Bingata is a traditional stencil-dyeing craft from Okinawa Prefecture, celebrated for its vivid, polychromatic patterns drawn from nature and the unique cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Once reserved for royalty and aristocracy, it remains one of Japan's most visually striking textile traditions.
沖縄県 · 織物
琉球絣
沖縄県
Ryukyu Kasuri is a traditional ikat textile woven in Okinawa Prefecture, distinguished by bold geometric patterns and vivid colors rooted in the weaving culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It is recognized as a nationally designated traditional craft of Japan.
沖縄県 · 織物
知花花織
沖縄県
Chibana Hanaori is a traditional Ryukyuan textile originating from the Chibana district of Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is distinguished by its vivid geometric patterns created through a raised supplementary-weft float-weave technique, giving the fabric a uniquely textured, three-dimensional appearance.
沖縄県 · 織物
読谷山花織
沖縄県
Yomitanzan Hanaori is a traditional Okinawan textile originating in Yomitan Village, celebrated for its vivid, raised floral patterns created through a distinctive supplementary-weft floating technique. Rooted in the royal textile traditions of the Ryukyu Kingdom, it remains one of Okinawa's most cherished woven arts.
沖縄県 · 織物
首里織
沖縄県
Shuri-ori is a prestigious textile tradition centered in the Shuri district of Naha, Okinawa, tracing its roots to the Ryukyu Kingdom era. It is distinguished by its rich variety of weaving structures, vibrant colors, and intricate patterns that reflect the kingdom's cosmopolitan cultural heritage.
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 · 織物
牛首紬
石川県
Ushikubi Tsumugi is a silk pongee fabric produced in the Shiramone district of Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Renowned for its exceptional durability — said to be strong enough to pull out a nail — it is crafted using a distinctive technique that unwinds thread from double cocoons (tama-mayu).
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.
群馬県 · 織物
伊勢崎絣
群馬県
Isesaki Kasuri is a traditional ikat (kasuri) silk textile produced in and around Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture. It is prized for its intricate pre-dyed yarn patterns and the lustrous, supple quality inherent to Japanese silk weaving.
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."
茨城県 · 織物
結城紬
茨城県
Yuki Tsumugi is a silk pongee textile produced in the Yuki region spanning Ibaraki and Tochigi prefectures. Spun by hand from silk cocoon wadding, it is celebrated for its exceptional softness, warmth, and feather-light weight.
長野県 · 織物
信州紬
長野県
Shinshu Tsumugi is a silk fabric woven across Nagano Prefecture, celebrated for its characteristically textured "tsumugi" yarn and rich, earthy tones. One of Japan's nationally designated traditional crafts, it reflects centuries of sericulture culture rooted in the Japanese Alps.
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.