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FUROSHIKI

The advantages of wrapping things in a furoshiki are "wrapping according to shape and capacity", "fixing and stabilizing the contents", "can be tied to a basket and fixed", and "can be stored compactly when folded". "It is hygienic because it can be washed". You can freely wrap everything from boxes to elongated items such as bottles. And when folded, it becomes compact, so if you put one in a bag, it will be a perfect substitute for an eco bag. @traditinal crafts japan

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Kyo Sensu

"Kyo-Sensu" is a fan produced in Japan, mainly in Kyoto and Shiga, for the fan surface, fan frame, and finishing.  There are about 88 processes from bone making to base paper making, painting, and assembly until the folding fan is completed. And most of them are handmade and require dedicated skill. With a history of 1200 years and incorporating culture and aesthetics, Kyo-Fan now has modern fashion and adds coolness and color to Japanese life. @traditinal crafts japan

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ORIGAMI

If you live in Japan, none probably haven't made "origami" or don't know "origami"."Origami", which allows you to fold out beautiful flowers and cute animals from a piece of paper, has been loved by many people as a culture that has been passed down from ancient times in Japan. Origami, which has various possibilities such as hobbies, education, and rehabilitation effects, is now being applied to industrial products, and the world is steadily expanding.The wonderfulness of origami that has come to the hearts of each and every one of us is spreading all over the world as the universal language "ORIGAMI", regardless of country or region. We are selling handmade greeting cards using Origami @traditinal crafts japan

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Kutani Ware

Kutani ware boasts a 360-year history and is a popular color painting porcelain from Japan and abroad as a traditional craft that represents Ishikawa Prefecture. The graceful colors include the five colors (red, green, yellow, purple, and navy blue) have been inherited to this day, and many people are enjoying them with the profound feeling of Japanese paint. Modern Kutani ware is not necessarily sticking to the traditional design represented by the old Kutani style, but modern art Japanese tableware that each artist used vivid colors and elaborated with each technique. @traditional crafts japan

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Magewappa

"Magewappa" has been traditional crafts in Odate City, Akita Prefecture for about 400 years. Cylindrical vessels and boxes made by bending and thinly cut plate of natural Akita cedar. In addition to the appearance that makes use of the bright and graceful wood grain peculiar to Akita cedar, it has excellent functionality, and if you store the rice in Magewappa ohitsu, rice store vessel, you can even hold rice balls at night with rice cooked in the morning. @traditinal crafts japan

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