Craft · No. 175
No. 175仏壇･仏具
Kyo Butsugu (Kyoto Buddhist Altar Fittings)
京仏具
kyo butsugu · 京都府
Kyo Butsugu refers to the richly ornate Buddhist altar fittings and implements crafted in Kyoto. Rooted in over a millennium of Buddhist culture, they are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate gilding, and a highly refined division of specialized artisan labor.
- Origin
- 京都府
- Category
- 仏壇･仏具
- Materials
- Wood · Lacquer · Gold
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
Kyoto has been the center of Japanese Buddhist culture since the establishment of the imperial capital in the late eighth century, and numerous head t…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
The most defining characteristic of Kyo Butsugu is its highly refined division of labor, in which distinct guilds of specialists each handle a separat…
No. IVClimate
Kyoto's inland basin climate, characterized by hot and humid summers and cold, dry winters, has long suited the production of Kyo Butsugu. The high su…
