Thread is paint, the needle a brush, and AI the canvas | Kiyomi Osawa
At 17, she challenged the embroidery industry by calling herself an artist. Now, at 70 and partially blind, she remains a relentless advocate for yokoburi embroidery artisans.
Digitizing Tacit Knowledge | Hosai Matsubayashi XVI
“Neural networks are a means to encode the kind of intuitions we might have that can’t just be written out as an easy to follow recipe.” - John Maeda
Yurameki Healing Light | 嵐山の水
A tale of healing, dreams, and the preservation of craftsmanship.
The Terminal Kyoto | A Harbor for Creativity
The Terminal Kyoto, once home to the founder of ”木崎呉服店” the prestigious kimono firm Kizaki Gofukuten, has become part of our HAKO network hosting exhibitions, workshops, and events.
Yume Korozome | Yusai Okuda
Yusai-sensei's masterpiece, titled "夢こうろ染" Yume Korozome, unveils a mesmerizing dance of dreams and colors.
Kamisoe | Ko Kado
"The technique is more important than the concept." - Ko Kado, Karakami craftsman
The Hidden World of Geishas
The Cultural Significance of "Ichigen-san o kotowari"
HAKO | 箱
Whether you're an artist or a patron, we invite you to immerse yourself in Kyoto's rich craft heritage and gain insight from the lifelong wisdom of its living national treasures.
Weaving Centuries | Bringing 300-year-old Craft On-chain
Beyond the intricate beauty and collaborative spirit that define traditional Japanese craft lies a pressing issue — a craft crisis that has cast a shadow over centuries-old traditions. The decline of craftsmanship isn’t limited to one craft; it’s a systematic problem affecting all traditional crafts in Japan.