VILLAGE Report #Akita Prefecture
VILLAGE Report vol.5 Akita Prefecture | Odate Magewappa, said to hold a unique position among Japan’s bentwood crafts
Natural Akita cedar about 200 years old is split thin, boiled and bent, then stitched with mountain cherry bark. Among the 15 bentwood crafts once found across Japan, only Odate Magewappa was designated a national traditional craft.
VILLAGE Report vol.5 Akita Prefecture | Odate Magewappa, said to hold a unique position among Japan’s bentwood crafts
Natural Akita cedar about 200 years old is split thin, boiled and bent, then stitched with mountain cherry bark. Among the 15 bentwood crafts once found across Japan, only Odate Magewappa was designated a national traditional craft.
[VILLAGE Report vol.45] Making vessels with cherry bark | Akita Prefecture
Kabazaiku is a craft that uses polished wild cherry bark. Together with Odate Magewappa, Kawatsura lacquerware, and Akita cedar buckets and barrels, Akita has 4 items. All were work with wood and bark.
[VILLAGE Report vol.45] Making vessels with cherry bark | Akita Prefecture
Kabazaiku is a craft that uses polished wild cherry bark. Together with Odate Magewappa, Kawatsura lacquerware, and Akita cedar buckets and barrels, Akita has 4 items. All were work with wood and bark.
Akita Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide
Akitakomachi rice and sake, kiritanpo and Namahage. Akita is a prefecture where snow has shaped its food and crafts. We have organized Akita’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.
Akita Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide
Akitakomachi rice and sake, kiritanpo and Namahage. Akita is a prefecture where snow has shaped its food and crafts. We have organized Akita’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.