Hara Hiroshi

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木工 Woodwork 西日本 West Japan 準会員 Associate Member

Hara Hiroshi works with carefully selected woods using traditional joinery and finishing methods to create objects that honor Japan's rich woodcraft heritage. Creating from western Japan, where continental influences enriched traditional craft, 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 West Japan 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. Hara Hiroshi brings expertise in joinery, carving, turning, and bentwood crafting to their practice.

As an Associate Member of the Japan Kōgei Association, Hara Hiroshi 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.