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DESCRIPTION:Resilient and sustainable\, bamboo is a versatile crop found al
 l over Japan. Used to create baskets\, chairs and other everyday products\
 , beppu take zaiku\, or bamboo weaving\, is a craft with deep traditional 
 roots. Beppu City\, in Oita Prefecture\, is known not only for skill in th
 e craft\, but also for the superior variety of locally grown bamboo. The i
 ntricacies of this craft have evolved beyond practical goods into contempo
 rary and traditional artwork. At this talk\, master bamboo craftsman Kenic
 hi Otani will demonstrate the precision and skill that goes into tradition
 al bamboo crafting. He is joined by Yasuhiro Nagano\, Mayor of Beppu City 
 and Satoru Nakajima of Sestante Japan.\n\nFollowed by a viewing reception 
 featuring contemporary and traditional beppu bamboo crafts\, including val
 uable artworks that are being exhibited for the first time in the United S
 tates.\n\nTickets: $15/$12 members\, seniors &amp\; students
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SUMMARY:Functional &amp\; Alluring: Japanese Bamboo Art
URL:/en/events/2020/02/06/functional-amp-alluring-japanese-bamboo-art/
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