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“Handicrafts” of the Kumamoto City Brand
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“Higo Zogan”
Higo zogan is the art of inlaying different metals one into another (typically gold or silver) and again into a darkly oxidized steel background. The technique was created in the Edo Period and was used to decorate Japanese sword fittings. There have been a lot of exquisite masterpieces since then. Nowadays, a technique called “Nunome Zogan” is becoming mainstream for beautiful accessories.
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“Kawashiri Woodwork”
Kawashiri woodwork’s wood grain is beautiful, excellent and long-lasting. Quality bathing accessories (such as small pails used when washing your body) and wine coolers are handcrafted using Japanese timber.
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“Kawashiri Knives”
Craftsmen have tenaciously kept their traditional techniques for making these knives. They cut cleanly, endure long use, and have been popular for their elegant lines.
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“Ceramic Work”
Climbing kilns were brought from Korea to Kumamoto City, and these lent themselves to our flourishing original ceramics and potterywork.
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“Folk Toys”
Kumamoto has many colorful and traditional folk toys such as Higo goma (spinning tops), and Higo temari/mari (thread balls).
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