The Jomon era is one of the oldest known periods of civilization in Japan. Discover how these early people expressed their ...

Photo credit ©Ishikawa DMO Through endless recognition and collaborations, Buzan Fukushima's craft has become one of the most sought-after ...

Indigo, a natural dye derived from plants, has been a key element in Shibori for centuries, providing characteristic blue ...

Tweezers, water, mulberry paper: my toolkit for repairing ancient Japanese art Art conservator Jiro Ueda uses traditional techniques and natural solutions to repair priceless paintings and artefacts.

Tomioka Tessai (1836–1924) exemplifies the modern Japanese painter. Contemporaries praised his avant-garde works, yet Tessai created his nonconformist paintings in a traditional way, basing them on ...

Japanese embroidery workshop: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15-16. Learn about the art form and create your own work under the guidance of Karyn Plater. No experience necessary; supplies provided. $175.