Hiromichi Nakade, Maker of Oryoki Bowls

Meet Hiromichi Nakade and Kazuya Fujimoto, the makers of the Oryoki and Kodaiwan bowls. A master craftsman sits with his former apprentice to speak about their hope for the declining crafts industry in Japan, as well as the appeal of craftsmanship.

Hiromichi Nakade, Maker of Oryoki Bowls

TECHNIQUEWOODTURNING

GENERATION2ND

LOCATIONYAMANAKA ONSEN

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AUTHORErisa Takeda

Meet Hiromichi Nakade and Kazuya Fujimoto, the makers of the Oryoki and Kodaiwan bowls. A master craftsman sits with his former apprentice to speak about their hope for the declining crafts industry in Japan, as well as the appeal of craftsmanship.

TECHNIQUEWOODTURNING

GENERATION2ND

LOCATIONYAMANAKA ONSEN

PUBLISHED

AUTHORErisa Takeda

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