For Immediate Release TOKYO, May 1st, 2019 

“Craft from America 2019” 

An Exhibition Featuring Leading American Makers Will Be Held In Tokyo’s Nishi-Ogikubo District, May 25-26 

In recent years, Japan has been enjoying a surge in popularity of handcrafted tableware (utsuwa). However, it is still rare to see the work of contemporary American makers in Japan. 

The “Craft from America 2019” exhibition will feature a selection of work by leading American makers at a gallery in Tokyo’s Nishi-Ogikubo district. The exhibition is curated by Entoten, a company based in San Diego, California that sells everyday-use craft in the U.S. and internationally through its gallery and website. 

This two-day exhibition is an excellent opportunity to see distinctive and diverse work by some of America’s most well-known makers. Their work is often difficult to come by even in the U.S. because of their popularity. It is also a great opportunity to explore the up and coming Nishi-Ogikubo neighborhood, a quaint hidden gem of Tokyo that is home to numerous independently owned shops, unique restaurants, and cafes. 

Time and Venue: 

May 25th (Sat) and 26th (Sun): Both dates from 11am to 6pm 

Gallery Cadocco (5 minute walk from Nishi-Ogikubo station North exit) 

Nishiogikita 3-8-9, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-0042 

Featured Makers: 

Ceramics - Ayumi Horie (Maine) - Birdie Boone (Virginia) - Lydia Johnson (Massachusetts) - Marc Digeros (California) - Steven Rolf (Wisconsin) 

Textile - Nanne Kennedy (wool) (Maine) - Sarah Nishiura (quilt) (Illinois) 

Woodwork - Alice Ogden (black ash baskets) (New Hampshire) - Jarrod Dahl (green-woodwork) (Wisconsin) - Marshall Scheetz (cooperage) (Virgina) 

For enquiries and more information please contact: 

Ai Kanazawa / Jun Takeishi 

E-mail: entotenjp@gmail.com 

Tel: +81-90 3426 2336 

Website：jp.entoten.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entotenjp/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/entotenjp/ 

Entoten LLC 

4907 Morena Blvd. Ste #1402, 

San Diego CA 92117 

USA