The Kurashiki Museum of Folk Crafts opened in 1948 in former rice storehouses, with textile researcher Kichinosuke Tonomura as its first director. Shops in the town carry everyday pottery and the blown Kurashiki glass of Shinzo and Eiji Kotani. 2 places, chosen by Rin and checked by the editors.
Achi
A folk-craft shop in the Bikan quarter, here since 1971.
RinI would look for something to use every day in this shop, here since 1971.
Chuo
A folk-toy museum in former rice storehouses along the Kurashiki River. Toy shops, a gallery and the Side Terrace shop for Kurashiki glass and everyday tableware share the grounds.
RinAfter the toys, look at the glass in the courtyard’s Side Terrace.
Kurashiki · Kurashiki canvas and woven textilesKurashiki · Kurashiki mingei and handblown glassKurashiki · CraftKurashiki · FoodKurashiki · Cafés
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