Meet Hiromichi Nakade and Kazuya Fujimoto, the makers of the Oryoki and Kodaiwan bowls. A master craftsman sits with his former apprentice to speak about their hope for the declining crafts industry in Japan, as well as the appeal of craftsmanship.
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Bordeaux Ōryōki
Regular price
¥34,000
Ōryōki
Regular price
¥34,000
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