Okuyamato’s rich history and legacy has drawn a new generation of craftspeople and food producers to make their homes and livelihoods there in recent years. In a joint ambition to preserve inherited traditions and revitalise Okuyamato with novel, sustainable concepts and techniques, a dedicated community comprising the craftspeople, manufacturers and the local forestry industry has since been established.
INTO THE WOODS: Okuyamato Craft from Nara introduces the traditions of Okuyamato, the lives and aspirations of 19 craftspeople, and the unique stories that have been birthed from this connection. We showcase the possibilities that these makers represent, and how their stories translate into the creation of their crafts and products against the backdrop of the beautiful nature of Okuyamato.
