Craft · No. 145
No. 145木工品・竹工品
Beppu Bamboo Craft
別府竹細工
beppu bamboo craft · 大分県
Beppu Bamboo Craft is a traditional Japanese craft centered in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, celebrated for its exceptional variety of weaving techniques and the elegant yet practical objects produced from locally harvested Moso and Madake bamboo.
- Origin
- 大分県
- Category
- 木工品・竹工品
- Materials
- Bamboo
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
Bamboo craft in Beppu has deep roots, as the region's abundant bamboo forests made woven bamboo vessels and baskets an everyday necessity from early t…
No. IIMaterials
The primary materials are Madake (Japanese timber bamboo) and Moso bamboo harvested from forests across Oita Prefecture and the wider Kyushu region. M…
No. IIITechniques
The defining characteristic of Beppu Bamboo Craft is the extraordinary breadth of its weaving techniques. Fundamental patterns — including mutsu-me (h…
No. IVClimate
The warm, humid climate of the Beppu area in Oita Prefecture creates ideal conditions for bamboo cultivation. Ample rainfall and mild temperatures sus…