Text about Japanese Art
So we finally realised the exhibition of TAMAI Shinya in Paris! We have been wanting to bring his beautiful pieces in Paris, and it came true. And what the most exciting thing? TAMAI came with his wife to Paris too! So we organised two events with him, one for the opening with the artist, and… More TAMAI Shinya exhibition in Paris
So the summer has gone and autumn has come. Maison & Objet which introduce world design and craft appears again in near Paris; Villpinte. We looked into Japanese craft there, of course. This time, we met NAKABI, a printing company from Kanazawa which introduces Kutani ceramic painters. Kutani ceramic is a traditional ceramic production in… More Maison & Objet 2023 Autumn
Shinya TAMAI Tamai was born in 1994 in Aichi, Japan. He majors in Japanese painting in Aichi Art University. He is a young emerging artist in the Japanese painting world. His painting follows traditional Nihon-ga (Japanese painting) techniques. The base is Washi Japanese paper which is still produced in many regions in Japan. The colouring… More TAMAI Shinya Artist Nihon-ga
So Maison et Objet 2023 took place from 19th-23rd January in the north of Paris. And it took 1h to get the venue Villpinte. But it was worth it. Firstly, there are so many exhibiters. There are 7 halls for their booths and products. All related to house deco, utensils, gifts, furniture…etc. Very decorative and… More Maison et Objet 2023 in Paris
Happy new year 2023 with beautiful Japanese Art and Craft! 2023, rabbit year started. We, this year, are planning to create Japanese craft educational texts, and introductions to antique items. First thing in 2023 will be a visit at Maison et Objet in Paris this week, to see Art and Design world. Here is the… More 2023 with Japanese Art and Craft
Oribe ceramic wares from Hasemoto Kiln: Rokubē and Hasemoto Kiln: Kētō Hasemoto kilns produce Akazu-yaki ceramics. Akazu is a traditional ceramic production area in Seto in Aichi prefecture. Seto is known for its long history of ceramic production. Archeologically it is known that primitive production existed from 5C, but it flourished with tea ceremony tools in… More Seto – Akazu 2: Rokube and Keto of Hasemoto Kilns
Shunsō : Nakajima Mitsuhisa Sunsō’s Higashi kiln produces Akazu-yaki ceramics. Akazu is a traditional ceramic production area of Seto in Aichi prefecture. Therefore some Akazu-yaki kilns have their roots in tea ceramics when ceramic production was under control of the load of Owari. They are mostly known as Shino, Oribe, Kizeto, Ofuke etc. Nakajima Mitsuhisa carries… More Items from Seto – Akazu 1: Shunso
Do you know “Kanshitsu”? It is an old technique used in Urushi lacquerware. Momose uses this ancient technique to create contemporary art works. MOMOSE, Reia was born in 1987 in Nagano, Japan. She finished Kanazawa college of Art both BA and MA majored in lacquering techniques. She creates lacquered objects inspired by natural forms. She… More Momose Reia -lacquer plants –
Wajima mihon-wan Wajima lacquer ware is known for its toughness. The base wood is thin like a paper, even the light comes through. To enforce the edge, they cover it with cloth, layer a paste of ji-no-ko powder and lacquer, and polish. The repetition of varnish and polish, all the processes can reach 129. It takes months to a year… More Wajima Mihon-wan: the design sample bowls
Wajima Kirimoto is the company of Wajima lacquer ware based in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture. The producer is Tai’ichi Kirimoto, who creates beautiful table wares for everyday and a special occasion with his meisters. They produce the lacquer wares with traditional techniques from Wajima. Also, as they used to be specialized in wood processing, their products are not… More Wajima Kirimoto