Our journey took us to studios overlooking the Japanese Sea, workshops in the midst of fields, in villages and cities, and stately houses among mountain forests. We went right to the places where Japanese craftsmanship is at home. – Uwe Röttgen and Katharina Zettl
Shot during the making of Craftland Japan, this short film offers a rare opportunity to step inside the workshops of some of Japan's most accomplished craftspeople. From the centuries-old forge of Nigara to the cast-iron expertise of Suzuki Morihisa Studio, the celebrated indigo dyers BUAISOU and the distinctive ceramics of Shozo Michikawa, it captures the skill, patience and creativity behind traditions refined over generations. Filmed by authors Uwe Röttgen and Katharina Zettl during their journey across Japan, the video brings to life the makers, materials and landscapes at the heart of the book, revealing the enduring connections between craft, design and everyday life.
