SONE KOGEI
We produce our original brand “NIPPON CRAFT”,
which is established to develop lifestyle tools
using traditional craft techniques.
It brings high quality crafts mixed Japanese
traditional taste with contemporary one.
We provide you with enjoyment of selecting
various crafts to satisfy your daily life.
Edo-Kiriko
The technique to create patterns
on glass,using metal or whetstone
disk,is called Kiriko in Japan.
The craft started as imitation
of English cut glass in early
19th century.
Kabazaiku
Kabazaiku literally means bark craft
but the bark has to come exclusively
from wild cherry. Wild cherry bark
is known for its smoothness,
strength and its mesmerizing color.
Odate-Magewappa
Magewappa,or Odate bent wood-work
from Akita prefecture,started 400
years ago and it is known for
the beautiful tree rings that
appear on the unique round shape.
Arita-Ceramics
Arita ceramics started its history
in early 17th century. The blue
drawings and colorful painting
work were distinctive of Arita
porcelain and became widely popular
as gifts to feudal lords.