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*[[Kamakura Yoshitaro|Kamakura Yoshitarô]] ([[1898]]-1983) - ''[[katazome]]'' textile artist; designated 1973.<ref>Gallery labels, Fujukan Museum, University of the Ryukyus.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/30087559595/sizes/l]</ref> | *[[Kamakura Yoshitaro|Kamakura Yoshitarô]] ([[1898]]-1983) - ''[[katazome]]'' textile artist; designated 1973.<ref>Gallery labels, Fujukan Museum, University of the Ryukyus.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/30087559595/sizes/l]</ref> | ||
*[[Kinjo Jiro|Kinjô Jirô]] ([[1912]]-2004) - [[Okinawan pottery]]; designated 1985.<ref>Gallery labels, Okinawa Prefectural Museum.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/34501059281/sizes/l]</ref> | *[[Kinjo Jiro|Kinjô Jirô]] ([[1912]]-2004) - [[Okinawan pottery]]; designated 1985.<ref>Gallery labels, Okinawa Prefectural Museum.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/34501059281/sizes/l]</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Taira Toshiko]] - ''[[Bashofu|Bashôfu]]'' (banana fiber textiles); designated 2000. | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:05, 15 October 2019
- Japanese: 人間国宝 (ningen kokuhô)
Living National Treasures are visual and performing artists recognized by the Japanese national government for their preeminence in their art form, and for their contributions in maintaining traditional culture. The designation was first established in 1953.
Selected List of Living National Treasures
- Hamada Shôji (1894-1978) - ceramics artist[1]
- Hayakawa Shôkosai V (1932-2011) - bamboo artist; designated 2003.[2]
- Kamakura Yoshitarô (1898-1983) - katazome textile artist; designated 1973.[3]
- Kinjô Jirô (1912-2004) - Okinawan pottery; designated 1985.[4]
- Taira Toshiko - Bashôfu (banana fiber textiles); designated 2000.
