Limited Time Until April 29: "Nara Kōgei no Sui" Exhibition Online Shop Featuring New Works by Nara Craft Artists Themed "Mahoroba" Opens Again This Year
The online shop featuring craft works from the 'Artist New Work Project' is back this year, open for approximately one month. This is the last chance to encounter wonderful exhibition-exclusive pieces created by leading Nara craft artists.
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The "Nara Kōgei no Sui" Exhibition (organized by Nara Shimbun Co., Ltd.) continues to evolve annually to promote traditional crafts from Nara Prefecture. Following the 9th exhibition, the 10th installment this year will also feature the theme of "Mahoroba" and will open an online shop featuring new works by artists for a limited period from April 1 at 3:00 PM to April 29 at 11:59 PM. Please take this opportunity to view works that express the beauty of Nara.
*The physical exhibition at the scenic Isuien Garden and Neiraku Museum successfully concluded its five-day schedule from March 19, thanks to everyone's support. Thank you for visiting.
▼What is the "Artist New Work Project"?
Popular artists from the "Nara Kōgei no Sui" Exhibition create "new works" inspired by a
▼What is the unified theme "Mahoroba"?
"Yamato wa kuni no Mahoroba" (Yamato is the finest land) was sung by Yamato Takeru, an eternal word expressing the beauty and sublimity of Nara. Each artist expresses their own "Mahoroba" in their works.
List of Participating Artists
14 artists from 6 fields (Ceramics 5, Dyeing and Weaving 1, Lacquerware 1, Woodworking 1, Glass 5, Tin 1)
*Only participants in the online shop are listed
《Ceramics》
Hosana Oshio / Mana Oshio / Kazuhiro Toyozumi / Tatsuji Yamanaka / Yoshihiro Yamamoto
《Dyeing and Weaving》
Kyoko Morimoto
《Lacquerware》
Keiji Kishimoto
《Woodworking》
Nanae Imaike
《Glass》
Naruhiko Kawakita / Satoko Takeji / Naoki Takahashi / Yoshinori Hosoi / Mari Yasuda
《Tin》
Ryoko Arai
Online Shop Details
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Shop Name |
"Nara Kōgei no Sui" Exhibition Online Shop |
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Opening Period |
From 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1, Reiwa 8 (2026) to 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 29 (holiday) |
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Number of Participating Artists |
14 artists from 6 fields (Ceramics 5, Dyeing and Weaving 1, Lacquerware 1, Woodworking 1, Glass 5, Tin 1) |
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Number of Works |
Approximately 30 items |
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Other Information |
Some items are made-to-order |
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Special Website |
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Official SNS |
Nara Shimbun Co., Ltd.
《Inquiries regarding this release》
Contact: Nara Shimbun Planning Department "Nara Kōgei no Sui" Exhibition Section
TEL: 0742 (32) 2112 *Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
E-mail: planning@nara-np.co.jp
《Distributor》
Nara Shimbun Co., Ltd.
Main Phone: 0742(32)1000 *Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on weekends and holidays)
FAQ
When will the "Nara Kōgei no Sui" Exhibition online shop be open?
It will be open for a limited time from 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1, Reiwa 8 (2026) until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 29 (holiday).
What kind of works will be sold?
Approximately 30 new works by 14 leading Nara craft artists, themed "Mahoroba," including ceramics, dyeing and weaving, lacquerware, woodworking, glass, and tin, will be available.
Has the physical exhibition already ended?
Yes, the physical exhibition at Isuien Garden and Neiraku Museum concluded its five-day run from March 19. The online shop is a limited-time opening after the physical exhibition period.