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Experience up close the refined techniques and delicate handwork of a master sumitsubo craftsman in this rare live demonstration.

Explore the sumitsubo’s history and design evolution, and learn how to see the craft, form, and regional diversity in new ways.

Tracing the evolution of the Japanese sumitsubo from its earliest archaeological examples to modern industrial forms, this article explores how function, form, and craftsmanship shaped the tool across more than a millennium.

A visual report from the exhibition space, featuring installation views and highlights from Sumitsubo in One Hundred Forms.

An interview with sumitsubo craftsman Yuichi Tamaki on materials, carving techniques, and sustaining the craft today.

Information on the exhibition catalog and related publications for Sumitsubo in One Hundred Forms.