About Us
Learn about the background of Nishikawanobori bamboo craft, its local roots, bamboo as a material, and our current activities.
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Connecting Bamboo,
Craft, and Everyday Life.
Rooted in the bamboo craft tradition of Nishikawanobori in Takeo, Saga,
we create pieces that reinterpret local craftsmanship for contemporary life.
Based at Kankoro no Ie, we share the joy of making and the beauty of bamboo craft
through classes, workshops, and everyday practice.
Introduction
Bringing Nishikawanobori Bamboo Craft into contemporary life.
Rather than simply preserving inherited local techniques, we aim to connect them to the future through experience, exhibition, learning, and making.
Workshops & Classes
From beginner-friendly experiences to ongoing classes, explore ways to learn and enjoy bamboo craft.
Learn more →Works & Products
Discover the appeal of Nishikawanobori bamboo craft through handmade objects for daily life and glimpses of the making process.
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Opening local handcraft
to a wider culture.
Nishikawanobori Bamboo Craft does not see bamboo craft simply as a folk craft object. We value sharing the local background, the sensitivity of the makers, and the culture surrounding the work.
By nurturing both the beauty of functional objects and the possibilities of contemporary expression, we continue to build connections between the local community and the wider world.
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