We will introduce the works of Group Takumi, a group of female traditional craftspeople who have inherited traditional techniques and are producing wonderfully creative works

Works by the group of female traditional craftspeople "Group Takumi"

Currently, there are approximately 210 regions in Japan designated by the government as production areas for traditional crafts, and there are about 4,600 nationally certified "Traditional Craftspeople" who have inherited these crafts. Of these, more than 560 are women. Among them is "Group Takumi," a group of 12 female traditional craftspeople who
share the aspiration to "spread the wonder of traditional crafts to the world" and "bring joy to many people and make the world a better place." This
group of female traditional craftspeople is striving to create new value in the production of traditional crafts, without being bound by conventional techniques.
For example, there is Tamae Ueda, a traditional craftsperson of Tokyo hand-painted Yuzen.
We will introduce Ms. Ueda's work on hand-painted Yuzen. Normally, when drawing patterns on cloth, petroleum-based paraffin wax is used to draw the patterns. After dyeing the cloth with dye, the petroleum-based wax is removed, leaving the areas drawn with wax white. (Batik dyeing)
After hearing about Ms. Ueda's work, our company president (Taizo Noda)CERARICAprovided her with
Ms. Ueda replaced petroleum-based paraffin wax with our productCERARICAcoating and used it to create Tokyo hand-painted Yuzen.
Ms. UedaCERARICAabout her experience usingCERARICAshe shared an interesting observation:
Upon further inquiry, she explained, "When patterns are drawn with paraffin, the heat generated to melt the paraffin can cause the batik-dyed areas to turn yellow. Also, when removing it after dyeing, solvents are used, raising health concerns." On the other hand, when using our product, she was impressed that "the batik-dyed areas were less prone to discoloration, and she was able to draw the design vividly."
They also mentioned that "when using paraffin wax, hands become rough and damaged after working, butCERARICAcoating is gentle on the skin, leaving hands smooth after use."
I am deeply impressed by their strong will and unexpectedly innovative efforts, as they continue to think for themselves and pursue the discovery of new techniques and attractions, without being bound by conventional methods.

Tokyo Hand-painted Yuzen Traditional Craftsman, Ueda Tamako's Work

Works by Taeko Aoki, a traditional craftsman at the Imari and Nabeshima ware kiln "Kosengama"

Hakata Dolls - Works by traditional craftsman Akiko Inoue