4 crafts designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Charming hand-turned wooden dolls from Miyagi's hot spring towns, each style unique to its region. These simple cylindrical figures have delighted collectors for centuries.
Delicate lacquerware from Oshu City, Miyagi, known for its transparent coating that lets the natural wood grain show through in an elegant technique called mokume.
Premium natural inkstones quarried from Ishinomaki, Miyagi, crafted from rare black slate prized by calligraphers for its smooth grinding surface and ink quality.
Stately wooden tansu from Sendai, Miyagi, distinguished by bold iron hardware and rich zelkova wood finish. A classic of samurai-era Japanese furniture.