Kanazashi Woodcraft is identified by the intricate, geometric patterns of Hakone-Yosegi-Zaiku, a traditional marquetry where craftsmen assemble various wood species to highlight their natural colors and grains. Situated in the Hatajuku district, this shop specializes in the work of Katsuhiro Kanazashi, a certified traditional craftsman who has worked here to revive the local industry. Hatajuku has been a center for this woodwork since the late Edo period, when local residents first utilized the diverse trees of the Hakone mountains to create boxes and trays for travelers on the Tokaido road.
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