Kiyoko Morioka Japanese, b. 1974

Kogei are Traditional Crafts of Japan that must meet five requirements to be recognized by the Ministry of Economy. The crafts must be made for everyday use The main parts of the manufacturing process must be handmade The crafts must be created using traditional techniques They must use raw materials that are extracted and then used in a traditional way They much be make in a designed area and must come from a certain region in Japan Since the beginning of Japanese history, Kogei crafts have been used to serve...