Kofu, YamanashiPlace of origin
Deerskin and urushi lacquer · Kofu, Yamanashi
1854Roots of the craft
By handMade by experienced hands
National designation
About the craft
01 — StoryA Yamanashi leather tradition
Soft leather carries the quiet sheen of lacquer.
Soft leather carries the quiet sheen of lacquer.
People behind the pattern
04 — ArtisansMeet the hands
behind the work.
Kai Somekawa
Koshu Inden is a traditional Japanese craft originating in Yamanashi Prefecture
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Japan's crafts and the beauty, care and values carried within them.
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