Craft · No. 203
No. 203貴石細工
Koshu Suisho Kiseki Zaiku (Koshu Crystal and Gemstone Carving)
甲州水晶貴石細工
koshu suisho kiseki zaiku · 山梨県
Koshu Suisho Kiseki Zaiku is a gemstone carving craft from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, with deep roots in the region's natural crystal deposits. Skilled artisans use advanced cutting, grinding, and polishing techniques to transform raw crystals and precious stones into exquisite ornaments and decorative objects.
- Origin
- 山梨県
- Category
- 貴石細工
- Materials
- Stone · 水晶 · 翡翠
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The Koshu region of present-day Yamanashi Prefecture has long been associated with natural rock crystal (quartz) found in its surrounding mountains. A…
No. IIMaterials
The primary material is natural rock crystal (quartz), supplemented by a wide range of precious and semi-precious stones including jade, agate, tiger'…
No. IIITechniques
The production process is broadly divided into rough shaping, forming, detailed carving, and polishing. Artisans first rough-cut the raw stone, then u…
No. IVClimate
The Kofu Basin of Yamanashi Prefecture is encircled by mountain ranges that historically yielded abundant deposits of high-quality rock crystal. The r…
