Yosegi-zaiku (Parquetry)-Wooden coasters

- Yosegi-zaiku (Parquetry)-Wooden coasters
- JPY 4,500 for assorted three pieces
Yosegi-zaiku is a technique of making beautiful parquetry that is unique to the Hakone area. Patterns are made by taking advantage of the differences in color and texture of various kinds of wood. The craftsman arranges wooden rods into the pattern he wants, glues them together, then cuts thin slices off the end, which are used to adorn various kinds of handicrafts, such as picture frames, vases, “puzzle boxes” and jewelry.
Yosegi-zaiku is famous as a traditional craft of Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture, a town with 200 years of history. At Hakone SUISHOEN, you can see artworks by local artist Ken Ota, which give you a taste of Hakone’s rich history and natural beauty.
Yosegi-zaiku is famous as a traditional craft of Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture, a town with 200 years of history. At Hakone SUISHOEN, you can see artworks by local artist Ken Ota, which give you a taste of Hakone’s rich history and natural beauty.
![]() Ken Ota
Ken Ota has always loved handicrafts that are rooted in people’s daily lives and passed on from ancient times in Japan.
He lives in Hakone, because the area is a great place to learn about the traditions that Japanese artisans have established over many hundreds of years. He can then pass these traditional on to the next generation, all while living close to nature.
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