Craft · No. 200
No. 200石工品
Okazaki Stonecraft
岡崎石工品
okazaki stonecraft · 愛知県
Okazaki Stonecraft refers to finely crafted granite products — including stone lanterns, guardian lion-dogs (komainu), and gravestones — made in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. Renowned for their precise carving techniques and exceptional durability, these works are distributed throughout Japan.
- Origin
- 愛知県
- Category
- 石工品
- Materials
- Stone
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The roots of Okazaki's stonecraft tradition are closely linked to the construction of Okazaki Castle, which created a strong demand for skilled stone-…
No. IIMaterials
The primary material is granite quarried in and around Okazaki City, commonly known as "Okazaki-ishi" or "Okazaki Mikage." This granite is prized for…
No. IIITechniques
Production begins with quarrying and rough splitting of raw stone, followed by meticulous hand-carving using chisels and other traditional tools. Craf…
No. IVClimate
Okazaki's temperate climate and terrain favorable for granite exposure supported the development of local quarrying, while the Yahagi River provided e…
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