4 crafts designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Luxurious Tokyo accessories and ornaments crafted from hawksbill turtle shell, shaped by heat and polished to a warm amber glow.
Traditional ikat-dyed silk and cotton fabric from Isesaki, Gunma, featuring intricate resist-dyed kasuri patterns in a craft active since the Edo period.
Magnificent silk brocade from Kiryu, Gunma, rivaling Kyoto's Nishijin in quality and variety. Produces luxurious kimono fabric and obi sashes for over 1,300 years.
Traditional pour-dye technique from Tokyo used to dye cotton tenugui and yukata fabric in vivid patterns, with bold colors penetrating both sides of the cloth simultaneously.