Artisan
Furniture craftsman and dry-lacquer artisan
Namito Furukawa
Dry lacquer works use lacquer and are applied to the design and process of furniture making.
Therefore, furniture and works cannot be separated. This is my belief.
Career
| 2007 | Acquired First-Class Furniture Manufacturing Technician Certification |
| 2012 | Recognized as "Contemporary Master Craftsman" by Fukuoka Prefecture |
| 2023 |
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Awards
| 1995 | Kyushu New Craft Exhibition - Saga Prefecture Board of Education Award |
| 1995 | Fukuoka Prefecture Exhibition - Yame City Mayor's Award |
| 1996 | Kyushu New Craft Exhibition - Grand Prize, Hideo Jo Award |
| 1998 | Japan New Craft Exhibition - Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art Award |
| 1999 | Kyushu New Craft Exhibition - Fukuoka Governor’s Award |
| 2000 | Japan New Craft Exhibition - NHK President’s Award |
| 2000 | Japan New Craft Exhibition - Tokyu Department Store Award |
| 2001 | Fukuoka Prefecture Exhibition - Governor’s Award |
| 2002 | Fukuoka Prefecture Exhibition - Yamamoto Bunpodo Award |
| 2004 | Japan New Craft Exhibition - Japan New Craft Award |
| 2008 | West Kyushu Craft Exhibition - Saga Governor’s Award |
| 2009 | Kyushu New Craft Exhibition - Kumamoto Governor’s Award |
| 2010 | Japan New Craft Exhibition - Yomiuri Shimbun Western Headquarters Award |
| 2010 | Kyushu New Craft Exhibition - Kumamoto Governor’s Award |
| 2013 | West Kyushu Craft Exhibition - Saga Governor’s Award |
| 2016 | Japan New Craft Exhibition - Japan New Craft Member Award |
| 2021 | Japan New Craft Exhibition - Japan New Craft Member Award |
- What kind of products (works) do you usually make?
- In addition to chairs, tables, and other furniture, in recent years the company has focused on creating artwork.
- How did you come to do this job?
- I have loved making things since I was a child. I got involved in the production of paulownia chests, tea ceremony utensils, and fine furniture on commission.
- What are the key points of your work?
- It is to create high quality products and works of art that are easy to use and will be used for a long time.
- What is the best part of your job?
- It is the ability to create both furniture and artwork. There are many good things about pursuing the two paths in parallel, as I can reflect the techniques I discovered in one on the other. I feel that this path is right for me.
- What are your dreams for the future?
- It is to create dreamy works of art. We are struggling every day.
| Name of company | NAMITO KO-BO |
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| Location | 〒831-0005 1488 Mukojima, Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| TEL | 0944-88-3490 |
| FAX | 0944-88-3490 |
| HP | https://namito-kobo.com/ |
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