Kei NAKAMURA

Kei Nakamura’s bamboo crafts embody his philosophy of “creating pieces that convey the beauty of bamboo.” His work showcases the elegance and flexibility of the material through masterful techniques such as shaving, polishing, bending, and weaving. By harvesting bamboo himself and carefully processing it from raw material to finished product, he achieves an exceptional level of craftsmanship.

At Rakudo-An, Nakamura’s bamboo crafts are used as key holders for each room.

Kei NAKAMURA

Born in Tochigi

2017  Completed training at Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft Training Center

2017  Studied under traditional craftsman Masato Takae

2022  independence 

Prize

2017　Bamboo Crafts in Daily Life Exhibition, Beppu Bamboo Craft Organization Chairman Prize

2017　Japan Crafts Exhibition, Selected

2019　Bamboo Crafts in Daily Life Exhibition　Oita Godo News Company Director Prize

2020　Bamboo Crafts in Daily Life Exhibition　MPP Prize

2021　Bamboo Crafts in Daily Life Exhibition　Beppu City Councillor Prize

2021　SICF22 MARKET　Sari Hayashiguchi Prize

2021　Crafts city Takaoka Crafts Competition  Vise-Grand Prix Selected