Japanese craft encompasses a wide range of traditional and contemporary handmade items, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage. Techniques such as pottery, weaving, and woodworking have been passed down through generations, often emphasizing natural materials and meticulous attention to detail. Many crafts are region-specific, showcasing local resources and styles. For example, Kintsugi is the art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with gold, highlighting imperfections as part of the object's history. Other notable crafts include origami, the art of paper folding, and sumi-e, a form of ink painting that captures the essence of subjects with minimal strokes.