Kazunari Sumii (住井一成) is a 4th generation Gifu uchiwa (or Gifu fan) maker.
Shokunin (職人) is the Japanese word for craftsman or craftswoman. These are the men and women who preserve Japan’s traditional legacy of hand-crafting products including swords, drums, fans, pottery and more. Many shokunin use crafting methods that have been passed down for hundreds of years, sometimes within a single family. But because most things can be mass-produced these days, shokunin, and their skills, are disappearing. So, we want to help protect Japan’s historical arts by spreading awareness and broadening their market within Japan and overseas.
We’ve already interviewed many wonderfully welcoming shokunin and have plans for more, so please look out for more Shokunin videos in the near future!
Address (Kazunari-san's Store)
〒500-8009 岐阜県岐阜市湊町46番地 住井冨次郎商店 住井一成 TEL （058）264-4318
〒500-8009 岐阜県岐阜市湊町46番地 住井冨次郎商店 住井一成 TEL （058）264-4318
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