The "Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition" held at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi | MITSUKOSHI
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September 20, 2016

The "Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition" held at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi | MITSUKOSHI


MITSUKOSHI | Ceramics, Dyeing and Weaving, Lacquerware, Metalwork, Bamboo and Wood Crafts, Dolls, and Various Crafts in Seven Divisions


The Nation's Largest Open Call Exhibition, Now in Its 63rd Year


From September 21 to October 3, 2016, the "Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition" will be held at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store. The exhibition will feature the latest works by Living National Treasures (holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties) alongside works selected through a rigorous screening process from public submissions.

Text by WASEDA Kosaku (OPENERS)





544 Selected Works from Public Submissions Exhibited Together


The "Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition," now in its 63rd year, is the largest open call exhibition of its kind in Japan. It is held annually by the Japan Crafts Association, a public interest incorporated foundation, with the aim of preserving Japan's excellent traditional crafts and fostering successors. The exhibition is divided into seven departments: ceramics, dyeing and weaving, lacquerware, metalwork, bamboo and wood crafts, dolls, and various crafts, each showcasing works imbued with Japanese aesthetics.

A highlight of this exhibition is the display of works selected from public submissions alongside the latest creations by Living National Treasures (holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties). This year, 544 selected works, chosen through strict examination and judging from 1,551 submissions, will be exhibited together in the galleries of the Main and New Buildings.

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Asahi Shimbun Award <Ceramics> Glazed Ware, MASAHITO TAJIMA


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Japan Crafts Association Encouragement Prize <Lacquerware> Dry Lacquer Box "Futahira," HISAYA TSUKIJI


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Japan Crafts Association Newcomer Prize <Bamboo and Wood Crafts> Kōdai Katsura Twill-Woven Box, NOBORU HONMA




Additionally, a special exhibition, "Special Exhibition - Conveying Techniques - Report on Cultural Property Preservation Projects," featuring JUN ISESAKI, a Living National Treasure in Bizen ware, will also be presented.

This event offers an opportunity to deepen understanding and knowledge of Japan's traditional crafts through explanations of the works by specialists in each department.

Work Explanations | Daily at 12:30 PM
• September 21 (Wed) [Ceramics] MASAHIRO MAEDA
• September 23 (Fri) [Dyeing and Weaving] Yoko IMAI
• September 26 (Mon) [Lacquerware] KUNIE KOMORI (Living National Treasure)
• September 27 (Tue) [Metalwork] MORIYUKI ASAI
• September 28 (Wed) [Bamboo and Wood Crafts] AKIRA MURAYAMA (Living National Treasure)
• September 29 (Thu) [Dolls] ATSUGOSHI UCHIDA
• September 30 (Fri) [Various Crafts] AKIRA SHIRAHATA

* On September 24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun), explanations of this year's award-winning works are scheduled to take place in the venue from 12:30 PM.

The 63rd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
Dates | September 21, 2016 (Wed) - October 3, 2016 (Mon)
Admission | Free
Venue | Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, Main Building & New Building, 7th Floor Galleries
1-4-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo


Inquiries


Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store


Tel. 03-3241-3311