Material · No. 04
No. 04Material
和紙
Used in 30 crafts
No. IIICrafts from this material
30三重県 · 工芸材料・工芸用具
伊勢形紙
三重県
Ise Katagami are finely hand-carved stencils made in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, used for dyeing kimono and other textiles. Crafted from persimmon-tannin-treated washi, they are renowned for their extraordinary precision and intricate patterns.
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 · 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 · 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.
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.
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.
富山県 · 和紙
越中和紙
富山県
Ecchu Washi is a traditional hand-made Japanese paper produced in Toyama Prefecture. Prized for its strength, natural beauty, and refined texture, it is crafted using pure mountain water and high-quality plant fibers passed down through generations.
岐阜県 · 木工品・竹工品
岐阜和傘
岐阜県
Gifu Wagasa are traditional Japanese umbrellas handcrafted in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. Renowned for their elegant form and meticulous construction, they combine slender bamboo ribs with Japanese washi paper treated with persimmon tannin or oil, producing both functional and decorative masterpieces.
岐阜県 · その他の工芸品
岐阜提灯
岐阜県
Gifu Lanterns are elegant Buddhist bon lanterns handcrafted in Gifu Prefecture. Known for their exceptionally thin bamboo frames and translucent washi paper, they cast a uniquely soft, glowing light that has made them a cherished symbol of the Obon season throughout Japan.
岐阜県 · 和紙
美濃和紙
岐阜県
Mino Washi is a traditional hand-made Japanese paper produced primarily in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. Celebrated for its remarkable thinness, durability, and longevity, it ranks among Japan's most historically prestigious washi varieties.
島根県 · 和紙
石州和紙
島根県
Sekishu Washi is a hand-crafted Japanese paper produced in the western Shimane region (formerly Iwami Province). Made primarily from kozo (paper mulberry), it is prized for its exceptional strength, supple texture, and understated natural beauty, and is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
徳島県 · 和紙
阿波和紙
徳島県
Awa Washi is a traditional handmade Japanese paper produced in Tokushima Prefecture. Celebrated for its exceptional strength and delicate texture, it is crafted using high-quality kozo fibers and the pure, cold waters of the Yoshino River basin.
愛媛県 · 和紙
大洲和紙
愛媛県
Ozu Washi is a traditional hand-made Japanese paper produced in and around Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture. Renowned for its fine texture and durability, it has been crafted for centuries using the pure waters of the Hijikawa River and locally grown kozo fibers.
東京都 · 染色品
東京本染注染
東京都
Tokyo Honzome Chūsen is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique centered in Tokyo, with production also in Gunma and Tochigi prefectures. It is celebrated for its vibrant, fluid colors achieved by pouring dye through layered fabric, producing distinctive hand towels (tenugui) and yukata textiles.
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 · その他の工芸品
江戸からかみ
東京都
Edo Karakami is a decorative Japanese paper craft produced in Tokyo, featuring intricate patterns printed with woodblocks using mica and natural pigments. Traditionally used as fusuma sliding door paper and wall coverings, it is prized for its subtle luster and refined designs.
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 · その他の工芸品
江戸木版画
東京都
Edo Mokuhanga is a traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking craft centered in Tokyo (historic Edo), distinguished by its vibrant multi-color printing technique and a refined division of labor among designers, carvers, and printers that has been refined over centuries.
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 · 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.
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.
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 · 和紙
越前和紙
福井県
Echizen Washi is a traditional handmade Japanese paper produced in the Imadate area of Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. Boasting over a millennium of history, it is celebrated for its exceptional quality, diverse range of paper types, and enduring role as a premier supplier of ceremonial and artistic paper.
福岡県 · その他の工芸品
八女提灯
福岡県
Yame Chochin are traditional Japanese lanterns crafted in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Renowned for their delicate bamboo framework, fine washi paper coverings, and elegant hand-painted designs, they represent one of Japan's foremost lantern-making traditions.
長野県 · 和紙
内山紙
長野県
Uchiyama Paper is a handmade Japanese paper (washi) produced in the Iiyama area of northern Nagano Prefecture. Crafted in a cold, snowy climate, it is prized for its exceptional strength, fine texture, and the lustrous whiteness that results from its traditional production methods.
香川県 · その他の工芸品
丸亀うちわ
香川県
Marugame Uchiwa are traditional Japanese round fans handcrafted in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture. Renowned for their flexible bamboo ribs and lightweight construction, they account for the overwhelming majority of domestic uchiwa production and are cherished for both everyday use and as decorative souvenirs.
高知県 · 和紙
土佐和紙
高知県
Tosa Washi is a traditional handmade Japanese paper produced in Kochi Prefecture. Renowned for its exceptional strength and wide variety of grades and types, it is crafted using pure mountain stream water and high-quality locally sourced fibers.
鳥取県 · 和紙
因州和紙
鳥取県
Inshu Washi is a traditional handmade Japanese paper produced in Tottori Prefecture. Prized for its exceptional strength, smooth texture, and versatility, it is crafted from high-quality kozo (mulberry) and mitsumata fiber using pure mountain water.