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In the pursuit of perfect craft: an artisan's lifework. (basketmaker Hiroshima Kazuo)(Smithsonian Institution's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Washington, D.C.)

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| January 01, 1995 | Burke, Kathleen | COPYRIGHT 1984 Smithsonian Institution. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Deep in the mountain fastness of southern Japan's Hinokage region lies a country of swift rivers, deep valleys and verdant forests. The rugged terrain is punctuated by terraced-hillside farmsteads and remote hamlets that lay for at least five centuries, until the post-World War II era, virtually untouched by time.

Hinokage remains a district rich in the traditions of rural existence; it is also the home of one of Japan's long-unsung local craftsmen. Over more than 60 years, Hiroshima Kazuo has handcrafted baskets; his creations, now sought out avidly by collectors, are prized for their utility and beauty. Until early summer, visitors to the Smithsonian's Arthur M. Sackler…

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