Narushima Washi

Taiyaki

Taiyaki is a type of pottery that was created in the middle of the Meiji era on a stand in Hanamaki Onsen.The pottery was obtained from Mt. Manju, a hot spring area, and was perfected by painstaking efforts to create a product with elegance that would withstand the cold climate of the country. . Currently, the designs have shifted from white porcelain to folk art designs, but the works are diverse and highly acclaimed as local masterpieces.

Hanamaki doll

Hanamaki dolls, a type of mud doll, were created during the Kyoho era by Zenshiro Ota of Hanamaki Kajicho, who learned the techniques of making Fushimi dolls in Kyoto and Tsutsumi dolls in Sendai. There are many different types of dolls, from auspicious ones such as hina dolls, Ebisu, and Daikoku, to motifs such as zodiac signs and animals.

Sakiori

Saki-ori is a method in which cloth is torn into small pieces and used as weft threads, and cotton warp threads are woven on a loom.The irregular striped pattern of the fabric gives it a rustic feel. As a folk craft that reflects the wisdom of our ancestors who used cloth with care, it has been well-received in various fields, including bags and business card holders.