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Akita is famous for handicrafts, also the artists put their heart into every single piece. They are proud of their skills passed down to them by previous masters whose knowledge originated in Akita. In Akita-the handicraft land, the artists never skimp on their work. They thoroughly, carefully, and perfectly, continue to shave, paint, and polish until the pieces are complete. Therefore their works of art are warm, deep, gentle and strong. This is why Akita is the land of Handicraft.  |
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| ■Noshiro Kite
Very famous for the "Berabo (Funny old man in Edo period )" picture. Humorous and Unique characters are drawn on the kites in many colors. |
■Noshiro Shunkei
Nuri (Lacquer ware)
Noshiro Shunkei lacquering has about 300 years of history. After the Japanese Hiba wood is lacquered, the color changed to a light yellow, indicating its long history. |
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| ■Akita Sugiokedaru
(Wooden cask)
The natural Akita cedar is easy to cut and suitable for Akita Sugiokedaru (Akita cedar pail barrel woodwork) because of its beautiful straight grain. |
■Naraoka Yaki (Pottery)
A simple wooden cask with over glaze contrasts clearly with the brown background, adds to the depth of feelings Naruaka Yaki pottery possesses. |
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| ■Shiraiwa Yaki (Pottery)
It was made by Unshichi Matsumoto who drifted from Shiraiwa village. This traditional beautiful over glaze produces different from Naraoka Yaki pottery style. |
■Cherry Birch Crafts
Made by polishing Yama Sakura bark. The skill was passed down as a side job for Samurai. |
■Goten Mari (traditional
ball)
Balls don't have specific artists. Women in the town made them, and they created colorful geometric patterns on the balls. |