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= Welcome to Craftpedia Asia =
= Welcome to Craftpedia Japan =


'''Craftpedia.wiki''' is a global compendium of traditional crafts and artisanal techniques from every corner of the world. 
'''Craftpedia Japan''' is a dedicated space celebrating the depth and beauty of traditional Japanese crafts. From the delicate curves of Arita ware to the rustic strength of Bizen pottery, the artistry of Japanese craftsmanship reflects centuries of refinement, ritual, and regional identity.
This regional portal – '''Asia.Craftpedia.wiki''' – is dedicated to the rich, diverse, and time-honored craft traditions of the Asian continent.


== 🌏 Our Mission ==
Please take a look at our '''[[Sitemap]]'''
To preserve, document, and share humanity’s cultural heritage — one handmade thread, one carved detail, one ancient technique at a time.


We believe that crafts are not merely decorative or functional objects. 
== Site navigation ==
They are vessels of memory, tradition, identity, and spiritual meaning.
You've landed on a portal with ocean of information. This is why we've decided to give you some navigation opportunities. So, what you want to read here, you can access:
* '''By craft type'''
** [[:Category:Ceramics|Ceramics]]
*** [[:Category:Stoneware|Stoneware]]
*** [[:Category:Porcelain|Porcelain]]


== 🧵 What You’ll Find Here ==
* '''By prefecture'''
* Detailed articles about '''traditional crafts''', '''artisanal techniques''', and their '''regional origins'''
** [[:Category:Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka prefecture]]
* Rich imagery and visual documentation (including AI-generated interpretations of historic craftsmanship)
** [[:Category:Kyoto Prefecture|Kyoto prefecture]]
* Structured categorization by:
** [[:Category:Gifu Prefecture|Gifu prefecture]]
** Continent → Region → Material → Usage
** [[:Category:Saga Prefecture|Saga prefecture]]
** Craft vs. Technique
** [[:Category:Mie Prefecture|Mie prefecture]]
** Ritual vs. Everyday
** [[:Category:Fukui Prefecture|Fukui prefecture]]
** [[:Category:Yamaguchi Prefecture|Yamaguchi prefecture]]
** [[:Category:Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki prefecture]]
** [[:Category:Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima prefecture]]


== ✍️ Current Featured Article ==
* '''By historical period'''
*'''[[Arita Ware]]''' – The birth of Japanese porcelain, shaped by Korean ingenuity, exported to the world.
** [[:Category:Heian period|Heian period]]'''
*'''[[Bizen Ware]]''' – Japan’s oldest unglazed pottery, forged in flame, revered for its earthy strength and timeless simplicity.
** [[:Category:Kamakura period|Kamakura period]]
** [[:Category:Muromachi period|Muromachi period]]
** [[:Category:Momoyama period|Momoyama period]]
** [[:Category:Edo period|Edo period]]
** [[:Category:Meiji period|Meiji period]]


== 📚 How to Explore ==
== 🎎 About Japanese Crafts ==
Use the menu or start browsing by one of the following categories:
Japan is home to hundreds of traditional crafts (''dentō kōgei''), many of which are recognized as ''Intangible Cultural Heritage''. These crafts are deeply tied to place, nature, and purpose — shaped by local materials, spiritual practices, and generations of skilled artisans.
* [[:Category:Japan|Crafts from Japan]]
* [[:Category:Textiles|Textile Techniques]]
* [[:Category:Ceramics|Ceramics]]
* [[:Category:Ritual|Used in Ritual]]
* [[:Category:Technique|Artisanal Techniques]]
* [[:Category:Craft|Traditional Crafts]]


== 🌐 Available in Your Language ==
Among the most renowned are:
We aim to make each article available in ** 50+ languages **. If you'd like to contribute a translation, please see:
* 🏺 '''[[Japanese ceramics and pottery | Ceramics]]''' – Arita, Bizen, Hagi, Kutani, and Shino ware
* [[How to Translate an Article]]
* 🧵 '''[[Japanese textile|Textiles]]''' – Nishijin weaving, Bingata dyeing, Kasuri, and Shibori
* [[List of Languages by Progress]]
* 🔨 '''Metalwork''' – Mokume-gane, Tsuba forging, swordsmithing
* 🎋 '''Wood and Bamboo''' – Yosegi marquetry, Sashimono joinery, basketry
* 🎨 '''Lacquerware''' – Wajima-nuri, Tsugaru-nuri, and more


== 🤝 Get Involved ==
Each craft tells the story of its region and the hands that preserve its soul.
Craftpedia is a collaborative, multilingual, and open-access project. You can help by:
* Writing or expanding an article
* Translating existing content
* Contributing references, images, or audio
* Contacting local artisans or cultural organizations


See [[Contribute]] to learn how to begin.
== 🗺️ Explore by Craft ==
Start your journey with some of Japan’s most iconic traditions:


== 🛠️ Under Development ==
* [[Arita Ware]]
This project is growing every day. Please excuse any missing sections or formatting issues. 
* [[Bizen Ware]]
We’re building something global — slowly, respectfully, and together.
* [[Hagi Ware]]
* [[Mokume-gane]]
* [[Yosegi Zaiku]]


== 🔗 Other Portals ==
More articles are added regularly — and all content is available in over 60 languages.
* [[craftpedia.wiki|Main Site]]
* [[europe.craftpedia.wiki|Europe Portal (coming soon)]]
* [[africa.craftpedia.wiki|Africa Portal (coming soon)]]


== 🧭 Categories ==
== 🧑‍🎨 Discover the Artisans ==
[[Category:Craftpedia]]
Behind every object is a story. We're building a growing collection of profiles on:
[[Category:Asia]]
* Renowned masters and Living National Treasures
[[Category:Front Page]]
* Family lineages of traditional workshops
* Rural cooperatives and urban revival projects
 
== 🌐 Multilingual Access ==
Articles are translated into dozens of languages to support global understanding and appreciation. Use the language links in the sidebar to read articles in your preferred language.
 
== 🤝 Contribute to Craftpedia Japan ==
Your knowledge and enthusiasm are welcome! You can:
* Translate an article
* Add details about regional workshops or lesser-known crafts
* Share high-quality photos of tools, techniques, or finished works
 
To get started: '''[[How to Translate an Article]]'''
 
== 🔗 Related Portals ==
* [https://craftpedia.asia Asia Portal]
* [https://craftpedia.wiki Main Craftpedia Site]
* [[Special:AllPages|Browse All Articles]]
 
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''Craftpedia Japan is a tribute to timeless skill, mindful making, and the living legacy of craft.''

Latest revision as of 07:10, 21 August 2025

Welcome to Craftpedia Japan

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Craftpedia Japan is a dedicated space celebrating the depth and beauty of traditional Japanese crafts. From the delicate curves of Arita ware to the rustic strength of Bizen pottery, the artistry of Japanese craftsmanship reflects centuries of refinement, ritual, and regional identity.

Please take a look at our Sitemap

[edit]

You've landed on a portal with ocean of information. This is why we've decided to give you some navigation opportunities. So, what you want to read here, you can access:

🎎 About Japanese Crafts

[edit]

Japan is home to hundreds of traditional crafts (dentō kōgei), many of which are recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage. These crafts are deeply tied to place, nature, and purpose — shaped by local materials, spiritual practices, and generations of skilled artisans.

Among the most renowned are:

  • 🏺 Ceramics – Arita, Bizen, Hagi, Kutani, and Shino ware
  • 🧵 Textiles – Nishijin weaving, Bingata dyeing, Kasuri, and Shibori
  • 🔨 Metalwork – Mokume-gane, Tsuba forging, swordsmithing
  • 🎋 Wood and Bamboo – Yosegi marquetry, Sashimono joinery, basketry
  • 🎨 Lacquerware – Wajima-nuri, Tsugaru-nuri, and more

Each craft tells the story of its region and the hands that preserve its soul.

🗺️ Explore by Craft

[edit]

Start your journey with some of Japan’s most iconic traditions:

More articles are added regularly — and all content is available in over 60 languages.

🧑‍🎨 Discover the Artisans

[edit]

Behind every object is a story. We're building a growing collection of profiles on:

  • Renowned masters and Living National Treasures
  • Family lineages of traditional workshops
  • Rural cooperatives and urban revival projects

🌐 Multilingual Access

[edit]

Articles are translated into dozens of languages to support global understanding and appreciation. Use the language links in the sidebar to read articles in your preferred language.

🤝 Contribute to Craftpedia Japan

[edit]

Your knowledge and enthusiasm are welcome! You can:

  • Translate an article
  • Add details about regional workshops or lesser-known crafts
  • Share high-quality photos of tools, techniques, or finished works

To get started: How to Translate an Article

[edit]

Craftpedia Japan is a tribute to timeless skill, mindful making, and the living legacy of craft.

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