Noma Kiyohito

野間清仁

木工 Woodwork 中国 Chugoku 準会員 Associate Member

Noma Kiyohito works with carefully selected woods using traditional joinery and finishing methods to create objects that honor Japan's rich woodcraft heritage. Creating from the Chūgoku region, where understated beauty defines the craft aesthetic, their work demonstrates a deep commitment to preserving and advancing the traditions of Japanese woodwork.

Associate Member of the Japan Kogei Association, specializing in woodwork and bamboo craft. Based in the Chugoku region.

Japanese woodworking is distinguished by its sophisticated joinery techniques that require no nails or glue. From architectural elements to everyday objects, woodworkers select and season materials with care, creating pieces that celebrate the natural beauty of wood grain. Noma Kiyohito brings expertise in joinery, carving, turning, and bentwood crafting to their practice.

As an Associate Member of the Japan Kōgei Association, Noma Kiyohito has demonstrated significant accomplishment in traditional craft techniques. This membership level recognizes artists who have shown consistent excellence in their work and are progressing toward full mastery of their chosen art form.