Technical Records of Traditional Art Crafts

Japanese artisans have carafted decorative art objects using fine manufacturing techniques which they have passed on to other artists for centuries.

In the late 1950s, the government proposed an initiative to ensure that these techniques will continue to be passed on for future generations. The establishment of the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties in 1950 brought about the protection of Tangible Cultural Properties and Intangible Cultural Properties, which refers to the performing arts: acting, music, and traditional techniques used in the decorative arts.

Since it was started in 1955, the title "Living National Treasure" recognizes the accomplishments of individuals or organizations in transmitting traditional techniques in a variety of fields. This law allows artisans' superior techniques to be documented and recorded.

Featuring records of manufacturing techniques from the second half of the 1950s to the 1960s, this display includes samples, artists' tools, and documents, as well as finished works.