National Traditional Crafts

Iga-yaki

Iga-yaki

Iga-yaki has started in Nara period and there are long stories.
Iga-yaki with wild taste and beauty of nature was used for daily use.
Tsutsui Sadatsugu and Todo Takatora, who governed Iga area, were also tea masters so that potters have produced many tea tools.
You can enjoy making your own pottery or painting dishes at the Iga-yaki traditional hall.

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Iga Kumihimo

Iga Kumihimo

Hirosawa Tokusaburo had acquired a skill of braiding and brought the skill in Iga city in 1902.
Using raw silk yarns and metallic yarn of silver and gold color, skillful craftsmen (women) weave beautiful braids of its delicate design.
You can experience Iga Kumihimo workshop with Marudai (round loom) at Iga Kumihimo Braiding Center Kumi no Sato.

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