Craft · No. 235
No. 235その他の工芸品
Yame Chochin (Yame Lanterns)
八女提灯
yame chochin · 福岡県
Yame Chochin are traditional Japanese lanterns crafted in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Renowned for their delicate bamboo framework, fine washi paper coverings, and elegant hand-painted designs, they represent one of Japan's foremost lantern-making traditions.
- Origin
- 福岡県
- Category
- その他の工芸品
- Materials
- Bamboo · Washi paper · 顔料
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of lantern-making in the Yame region are traced to the Edo period, when the area's abundant bamboo forests and established washi paper ind…
No. IIMaterials
Yame Chochin are made from three primary materials: bamboo for the frame, washi (Japanese handmade paper) for the covering, and pigments for hand-pain…
No. IIITechniques
The production of Yame Chochin involves a carefully organized division of labor, with specialized craftspeople handling distinct stages: frame constru…
No. IVClimate
Yame sits in the Chikugo River basin, where a warm, humid climate and ample rainfall foster dense bamboo groves that supply the craft with high-qualit…
