Bamboo Artists in Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi has long been a center for exceptional bamboo arts, where continental trade and tea ceremony patronage shapes artistic expression. The bamboo craftspeople featured here embody bamboo craft traditions refined over centuries in the western tip of Honshū. Each artist brings mastery of splitting, weaving, and plaiting techniques combined with the distinctive qualities that define Yamaguchi craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how refined bamboo artistry continues to thrive in this remarkable region.