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= Welcome to Craftpedia Asia =
= Welcome to Craftpedia Japan =
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'''Craftpedia.wiki''' is a global compendium of traditional crafts and artisanal techniques from every corner of the world. 
This regional portal – '''Asia.Craftpedia.wiki''' – is dedicated to the rich, diverse, and time-honored craft traditions of the Asian continent.


== 🌏 Our Mission ==
'''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.
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.
== 🎎 About Japanese Crafts ==
They are vessels of memory, tradition, identity, and spiritual meaning.
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.


== 🧵 What You’ll Find Here ==
Among the most renowned are:
* Detailed articles about **traditional crafts**, **artisanal techniques**, and their **regional origins**
* 🏺 '''Ceramics''' – Arita, Bizen, Hagi, Kutani, and Shino ware
* Rich imagery and visual documentation (including AI-generated interpretations of historic craftsmanship)
* 🧵 '''Textiles''' – Nishijin weaving, Bingata dyeing, Kasuri, and Shibori
* Structured categorization by:
* 🔨 '''Metalwork''' – Mokume-gane, Tsuba forging, swordsmithing
** Continent → Region → Material → Usage
* 🎋 '''Wood and Bamboo''' – Yosegi marquetry, Sashimono joinery, basketry
** Craft vs. Technique
* 🎨 '''Lacquerware''' – Wajima-nuri, Tsugaru-nuri, and more
** Ritual vs. Everyday


== ✍️ Current Featured Article ==
Each craft tells the story of its region and the hands that preserve its soul.
'''[[Arita Ware]]''' – The birth of Japanese porcelain, shaped by Korean ingenuity, exported to the world.


== 📚 How to Explore ==
== 🗺️ Explore by Craft ==
Use the menu or start browsing by one of the following categories:
Start your journey with some of Japan’s most iconic traditions:
* [[: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 ==
* [[Arita Ware]]
We aim to make each article available in ** 50+ languages **. If you'd like to contribute a translation, please see:
* [[Bizen Ware]]
* [[How to Translate an Article]]
* [[Hagi Ware]]
* [[List of Languages by Progress]]
* [[Mokume-gane]]
* [[Yosegi Zaiku]]


== 🤝 Get Involved ==
More articles are added regularly — and all content is available in over 50 languages.
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.
== 🧑‍🎨 Discover the Artisans ==
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


== 🛠️ Under Development ==
== 🌐 Multilingual Access ==
This project is growing every day. Please excuse any missing sections or formatting issues. 
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.
We’re building something global — slowly, respectfully, and together.


== 🔗 Other Portals ==
== 🤝 Contribute to Craftpedia Japan ==
* [[craftpedia.wiki|Main Site]]
Your knowledge and enthusiasm are welcome! You can:
* [[europe.craftpedia.wiki|Europe Portal (coming soon)]]
* Translate an article
* [[africa.craftpedia.wiki|Africa Portal (coming soon)]]
* Add details about regional workshops or lesser-known crafts
* Share high-quality photos of tools, techniques, or finished works


== 🧭 Categories ==
To get started: '''[[How to Translate an Article]]'''
[[Category:Craftpedia]]
 
[[Category:Asia]]
== 🔗 Related Portals ==
[[Category:Front Page]]
* [https://asia.craftpedia.wiki 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 19:30, 29 June 2025

Welcome to Craftpedia Japan[edit]

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.

🎎 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 50 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

🔗 Related Portals[edit]


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