Beppu Bamboo Craft

Beppu Bamboo Craft
Weaving the beauty of daily life while cherishing nature.

About Beppu Bamboo Craft
In Beppu City, Oita Prefecture—one of Japan’s most renowned hot spring regions—
the art of Beppu Bamboo Craft has been passed down for centuries.
It is even mentioned in the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan),
a testament to its long-standing presence in Japanese daily life.
As you stroll through the hot spring town, you’ll find small bamboo craft shops
displaying baskets, sieves, chopsticks, and rice paddles.
Though simple at first glance, each item is the result of delicate craftsmanship,
combining practicality and durability with a refined sense of “beauty in use.”
The more these tools are used, the more they fit naturally into one’s hand—
a quiet beauty that deepens over time.

Material and Elegance
The main material of Beppu Bamboo Craft is high-quality madake (Japanese timber bamboo)
harvested locally in Oita.
With its long internodes, flexibility, and resilience, madake is ideal for intricate weaving.
Oita Prefecture boasts the highest production of madake in Japan,
providing the foundation for Beppu’s craftsmanship.
After harvesting, the bamboo is boiled to remove oil, sun-dried,
then carefully cut, peeled, and prepared before it can be used for weaving.
This meticulous preprocessing—guided by the craftsman’s intuition and touch—
is what gives Beppu Bamboo Craft its distinctive quality and refined beauty.

Weaving the Future — Harmony with Nature

Today, new creations such as handbags and lampshades
blend traditional techniques with contemporary design.
Each piece reflects the Japanese philosophy of treating natural materials with care
and transforming them into something beautiful.
The rhythmic pattern of the weave, and the shadows it creates,
express a deep harmony between humanity and nature—
the timeless essence of Beppu Bamboo Craft.