Traditional industrial art exhibition aims succeeding tradition of art

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Tokyo (Japan) June 28 (ANI): “TOKYO TESHIGOTO” which translates to “Tokyo handwork” is a project for developing traditional craft products for modern consumers, and opening new markets at home and abroad for Tokyo based craftspeople. It was established three years ago by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and an award ceremony was held to determine winners of this year’s prizes for their outstanding work of "TOKYO TESHIGOTO". At the presentation, 10 crafts which incorporated traditional hand crafting techniques were introduced, and the "Swinging Bonsai" was awarded the highest honors award. All items were the result of collaboration between craftsmen and innovative designers. The unique aspect of this project is that these products are made with traditionally cultivated exquisite skills in conjunction with modern ideas by designers, challenging new types of products brimming with Tokyo’s rich seam of craft and design to enrich people’s lifestyles with traditional crafts. In the midst of globalization, Tokyo challenges new markets with new ideas by re-visiting its old traditions.