Crafts of Japan

Made by place.
Shaped by hand.

Explore the techniques, materials and stories behind the Japanese crafts represented by WANUI.

Each tradition is rooted in a region, carried by its artisans and chosen for contemporary life.

Explore by craft

03 traditions

Tokyo · Cut glass

Edo Kiriko

Brilliant colour and precise hand-cut patterns transform everyday glass into objects that hold and scatter light.

Yamanashi · Lacquered leather

Supple deerskin is patterned with urushi lacquer, creating leatherwork with a quiet tactility and lasting strength.

Kanagawa · Wood marquetry

The natural colours of many woods are assembled into intricate geometry, each surface revealing the character of the grain.

A growing collection

WANUI continues to welcome exceptional workshops and independent artisans from across Japan.