Gallery
Our gallery conveys the ecology of bamboo and its historical uses in daily life, along with an art gallery where you can appreciate Japanese bamboo arts, elevated to the realm of art from craftworks.
Japanese Bamboo Arts
On the second floor gallery, we present a curated collection of Japanese bamboo artworks—everyday objects elevated to fine art—under the supervision of a renowned bamboo art collector. We invite you to experience the world of exceptional modern art that transcends borders and continues to captivate audiences around the globe.
Artist
Rōkansai Iizuka (1890–1958)
Work
Flower Basket (Hanakago)
Description
Rōkansai Iizuka was a leading figure in Japanese bamboo craftsmanship, active from the Taishō to the Shōwa period. He elevated the traditional bamboo baskets, originally used in tea ceremonies, to the realm of fine art. His surviving works continue to attract the attention of art collectors worldwide.
Artist
Keizō Yagisawa (1927–2006)
Work
Flower Basket “Chidori” (Hanakago “Chidori”)
Description
Based in Ōtawara City, Tochigi Prefecture, Keizō Yagisawa was dedicated to mentoring the next generation of artisans, with his workshop producing two Living National Treasures. He also crafted a bamboo handbag for the Empress, making significant contributions to the development of bamboo craftsmanship in Tochigi.
Artist
Seiseki Iida (1929–2014)
Work
Flower Basket “Hisago” (Hanakago “Hisago”)
Description
A Tochigi-born artist who studied under Rōkansai and Kōkansai Iizuka (a Living National Treasure). His work features the nejiri-ami (twist weaving) technique, which strengthens the structure by intertwining two horizontal bamboo strips.