Commemorative Project for the 350th Anniversary of the Establishment of “Nabeshima Ware” Begins
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We share a variety of information and perspectives on Japanese crafts, including exhibition information and interviews.
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Mar 22 – Jul 27, 2025
ZENBI KAGIZEN ART MUSEUM
Mar 26 – Mar 31, 2025
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi
Mar 29 – Apr 3, 2025
Terada Bijyutsu
Mar 30 – Jun 1, 2025
The Japan Folk Crafts Museum
Seikodo was founded in Yamagata, an area where casting flourished in the late Edo period (1603-1868). It is a small workshop specializing in iron kettles (tetsubin) and pots for the tea ceremony. The tetsubin, which is said to have originated as a smaller version of the traditional chanoyu-gama tea pot, possesses a durability that allows it to be passed down from generation to generation through daily handling with care. A dragon dances on the thinly cast surface that is the charm of Yamagata cast iron, and the dragon’s eyes, spout, and handle feature intricate silver inlays, while the silver handle on the vermilion-copper lid gleams brightly. It is a beautiful and practical product with a dignified appearance and a sense of splendor.