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Launch of collaboration tableware with “Nousaku”, a project that connects Ainu crafts to the future

2023.02.15

The “Nibutani Ainu Craft” project, which transmits “Ainu design that blends into daily life”, will release a new tableware series in collaboration with Nousaku, a global casting manufacturer with 107 years of history in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture.

Biratori-cho Nibutani is a village rich in nature where about 80% of the residents are Ainu people (as of 1999) in the Hidaka region (Hokkaido Pacific coast region), which has the highest Ainu population in Hokkaido.

“Nibutani Ainu Craft” started in October 2020 with the aim of connecting the traditional crafts of Nibutani to the future.
With world-famous designer Junko Koshino as the general design director, we will deliver new Ainu crafts that blend into modern life by matching Nibutani craftsmen with designers/makers.

Kakubachi 13,750 yen φ86×H60 cylindrical
Platter ¥16,060 φ170 x H32
Flat plate 10,450 yen W188 x D95 x H16.5

POP UP SHOP “With tin. With Ainu crafts.”

In addition to the collection to be announced this time, traditional Ainu crafts of Nibutani and the original design of the popular manga “Golden Kamuy” with Ainu culture motifs will be displayed.
We will sell books related to Nibutani Ainu culture.

Duration: February 10, 2023 (Fri) to February 23 (Thu / holiday) 14 days
Hours of Operation: 9:00〜22:00
Address: Daikanyama T-SITE Building 2, 1F (Daikanyama, Tokyo)
16-15 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

>Nibutani Ainu Craft Official Site

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