Organizer Japanese Embassy in Helsinki

Venue Design Hotel Klaus K. Bulevardi 7, Helsinki.

Opening 4.March.2014. 18-20.

Japanese Traditional Craft Art and Design

Japanese Garden Kenrokuen, Kanazawa

Embassy of Japan in cooperation with Design Hotel Klaus K, Musashino Art University Tokyo and Nakai Design office.

MAU 天然素材から生まれるアート

Japanese Traditional Craft, Art and Design

Allure of Japanese traditional craft attributes to Japanese local materials. Japan´s terrain from the northernmost point to the southernmost point is about 4600km and affluent of different materials used for craft products. The Japanese artisans of different regions have own unique techniques and love for the materials. We are proud to introduce Japanese modern designs which philosophy based on Japanese traditional craft.A Japanese word “Kodawari“ means the effort to achieve an unique identity. Artisans are aware of Kodawari, no matter how long it may take, no matter how much it may cost. They care only the satisfaction to meet the perfection. This is a love story of Japanese tradition, the skills and natural materials.

Designer Sonny Nakai

1. Iwate prefectue. 2. Tokyo. 3. Yamaguchi pref. 4.Fukuoka pref. 5.Oita pref.Nanbu Ironware. Urusi + Glass. Wasara. Paper Tableware. Urusi. Furniture. Glass. Glass + Tatami Candle. Traditional lamp. Bamboo bag. Designer Tauno Tarna. Iwachu CO., LTD. Associate Prof. Designer Shinichiro Ogata. Prof. Akiyoshi Totoki. Prof. F. Io. M.Ikemoto M. Nishikawa K. Hirakawa Akiko Nakatani. Kazutaka Kimiyama. Hikaru Yamaguchi Y. Arakawa

The Japanese Traditional Craft, Art and Design is available from 5.3 to 3.4. at Hotel Klaus K. Opening 4.3.

Lectures “Inspiring skill of Japanese crafts and Art” by designer Tauno Tarna 4. 3. 6-8pm. and 12.3. 6 pm.

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