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

PUBLISHED

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

made by him

Bordeaux Oryoki

Bordeaux Oryoki

Sold out

Bordeaux Oryoki

¥26,000
¥26,000
Sold out
Kodaiwan

Kodaiwan

Kodaiwan

¥15,500
¥15,500
Oryoki

Oryoki

Oryoki

¥26,000
¥26,000

goes well with

Our Kintsugi kit two types of urushi, tonoko and gold powder, sand paper, gloves, two brushes, tape and a spatula

Kintsugi Kit

Kintsugi Kit

¥14,000
¥14,000
Advanced Kintsugi Kit

Advanced Kintsugi Kit

Advanced Kintsugi Kit

¥24,000
¥24,000

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