Bamboo Artists in Tokai

The bamboo arts of the Tōkai region represent a distinctive intersection of refined bamboo artistry and regional identity. Drawing from historic trade routes and diverse natural resources, these bamboo craftspeople have developed approaches that reflect practicality balanced with artistic excellence. Their work showcases splitting, weaving, and plaiting techniques passed down through generations, while incorporating the aesthetic sensibilities unique to Aichi, Shizuoka, Gifu, and Mie prefectures. From established masters to emerging talents, the bamboo craftspeople in this collection demonstrate the living tradition of Japanese bamboo arts.