Toyota City Folk Crafts Museum, Crafts museum in Toyota, Japan
Toyota City Folk Crafts Museum is a museum showcasing handmade textiles, ceramics, and wooden objects created by regional artisans across different eras. The collection displays the traditional craft techniques that developed in the Aichi region and remain part of local identity.
The museum was established in 1983 to preserve and share the region's craft heritage with the public. In 2016, a new building was added on a former residential site, expanding the institution's focus on ceramic research and study.
The museum celebrates the Mingei philosophy, which honors the artistry found in handmade, everyday objects. Visitors see how local craftspeople created beauty into items meant for daily use in homes and communities.
The museum offers hands-on workshops where visitors can try Japanese textile dyeing techniques, using indigo-based methods to create their own pieces. Weekend sessions with guided instruction are available for anyone interested in learning these traditional methods firsthand.
The museum complex includes a preserved residential area that shows how craftspeople and their families lived in the region. Walking through these spaces gives visitors insight into the daily life and homes of the artisans whose work fills the museum displays.
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