Traditional Crafts of Iwate Prefecture

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

Lacquerware
Hidehira Lacquerware
秀衡塗

Elegant lacquerware from Iwate Prefecture rooted in 12th-century Heian aesthetics, featuring gold makie decoration on deep red and black grounds.

Woodcraft & Bamboocraft
Iwayado Chest of Drawers
岩谷堂簞笥

Handcrafted wooden tansu chests from Oshu City, Iwate, renowned for elaborate ironwork fittings and durable zelkova or Japanese cedar construction.

Lacquerware
Joboji Lacquerware
浄法寺塗

Pure and understated lacquerware from Iwate using Japan's finest domestic urushi sap. Prized for its natural warmth, durability, and honest beauty.

Metalwork
Nambu Ironware
南部鉄器

Iconic cast-iron kettles and teapots from Iwate Prefecture, beloved worldwide for superior heat retention and mineral-enriching properties. A symbol of Japanese craftsmanship.