伝統工芸(でんとうこうげい)

でんとうこうげい
noun
traditional crafts; traditional handicrafts
1. traditional crafts; traditional handicrafts
Handmade crafts and artisanal products that have been passed down through generations, using traditional techniques and materials. In Japan, certain crafts are officially designated and protected by law.
京都(きょうと)は伝統工芸(でんとうこうげい)の宝庫(ほうこ)だ。
Kyoto is a treasure trove of traditional crafts.
伝統工芸(でんとうこうげい)の技術(ぎじゅつ)を次(つぎ)の世代(せだい)に伝(つた)えたい。
I want to pass on traditional craft techniques to the next generation.
後継者(こうけいしゃ)不足(ぶそく)が深刻(しんこく)で、多(おお)くの伝統工芸(でんとうこうげい)が消(き)えてしまう危機(きき)にある。
The shortage of successors is serious, and many traditional crafts are in danger of disappearing.

Cultural note

Japan officially designates certain crafts as 伝統的工芸品(でんとうてきこうげいひん) (traditional craft products) under the Traditional Craft Industries Promotion Act. Well-known examples include 輪島塗(わじまぬり) (Wajima lacquerware), 有田焼(ありたやき) (Arita porcelain), 西陣織(にしじんおり) (Nishijin weaving), and 江戸切子(えどきりこ) (Edo cut glass).

Many of these crafts face the challenge of 後継者(こうけいしゃ)不足(ぶそく) (lack of successors), as younger generations often prefer other careers.

Common collocations

  • 伝統工芸(でんとうこうげい)品(ひん) (traditional craft product)
  • 伝統工芸(でんとうこうげい)士(し) (traditional craft artisan)
  • 伝統工芸(でんとうこうげい)を守(まも)る (to preserve traditional crafts)
  • 伝統工芸(でんとうこうげい)体験(たいけん) (traditional craft experience/workshop)

Related Words

Related: 伝統(でんとう) (tradition)
Related: 民芸品(みんげいひん) (folk craft)
Compare: 伝統産業(でんとうさんぎょう) (traditional industry)
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