Traditional craftsman RYUKO
Traditional craftsman Tatsuoki Nirasawa ( RYUKO )
1971 Born in Setagaya, Tokyo
April 1990 Graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Kogei(Crafts) High School
Under the supervision of metalwork specialist Terukazu Tanaka, he learns the traditional Japanese craft of forging, and produces gold and silver products and figurines.
February 2009
Certified as a traditional craftsman by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
October 2009
Received the Chairman’s Award at the 10th All Japan Gold and Silver Art Creative Exhibition
November 2013
Received the Encouragement Prize at the 11th All Japan Gold and Silver Art Creative Exhibition