Traditional Crafts of Ehime Prefecture

2 crafts designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Washi (Japanese Paper)
Ozu Washi Paper
大洲和紙

Ozu Washi is a delicate handmade paper from Ehime with over 1,000 years of history. Used for shoji screens, kite making, and calligraphy, it is prized for translucency.

Ceramics
Tobe Pottery
砥部焼

Tobe pottery from Ehime is a sturdy, folk-style ceramic with bold cobalt-blue brushwork on white porcelain. Popular for tableware, vases, and decorative figurines.