Takaoka Crafts Competition 2009
The results from the Takaoka Crafts Competition – one of the most anticipated and watched craft shows in Japan – were announced earlier this month! Below are some of the highlights.
Ken Noguchi’s “Coil Vessel” (lacquer, hemp, paper string) took first place for his bold interpretation of the traditional art of lacquerware.
Misa Tanaka’s “Shizukana Sora” (Quiet Sky) took second place for her elegant fusing of porcelain and glass.
Placing honorable mention were some notable pieces as well.
“Oogon” (Golden) by Noriko Matsumoto is stunning in her delicate use of silk and plant dyeing.
I also like Junpei Tatsuno’s “Zabuton” (cushions used for sitting) molded out of Aizu Kiri wood (Paulownia wood from the Aizu region). Kiri wood has a long history in Japan with the notable tradition of planting a Kiri tree when a baby girl was born and then fashioning it into a dresser as a present when she gets married.
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Birch Sake Bottle | Takaoka Crafts Competition 2008
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14 comments
Really nice. I quite like the Junpei Tatsuno pieces.
I only recently found your blog and think it’s great… you’ll be added to my blogs links for sure…. looking forward to reading many more posts.
-Philip
Really nice. I quite like the Junpei Tatsuno pieces.
I only recently found your blog and think it’s great… you’ll be added to my blogs links for sure…. looking forward to reading many more posts.
-Philip
thanks Philip! You have a very nice looking blog as well!
OMG, the “Shizukana Sora” pieces are beautiful!
OMG, the “Shizukana Sora” pieces are beautiful!
Yes, Shizukana Sora are very beautiful ♥
Yes, Shizukana Sora are very beautiful ♥
I really like the “twist” on the laquerware… beautiful!
I really like the “twist” on the laquerware… beautiful!
Didn’t the neon tie get any mention?
Didn’t the neon tie get any mention?
thanks for this! wonderful of you to share it. kenza
thanks for this! wonderful of you to share it. kenza
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