民芸 (みんげい, mingei) Japanese meaning: folk craft | KotomoraThis town is famous for its folk crafts.
The Mingei movement was started by Yanagi Sōetsu.
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〈場所〉の民芸the folk crafts characteristic of a particular region
Okinawa's folk crafts show colors typical of a southern island.
民芸を守るto preserve a folk craft tradition
This village has continued to preserve its traditional folk crafts.
民芸調の〈物〉something styled after folk craft aesthetics
This café is decorated with folk-craft-style furniture.
