Bamboo
Satake Kazuo
佐竹一夫
Ishikawa
Regular
Ishikawa has long been a center for exceptional bamboo arts, where samurai patronage and tea ceremony culture shapes artistic expression. The bamboo craftspeople featured here embody bamboo craft traditions refined over centuries in the culturally rich Kanazawa region. Each artist brings mastery of splitting, weaving, and plaiting techniques combined with the distinctive qualities that define Ishikawa craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how refined bamboo artistry continues to thrive in this remarkable region.