Lexus and Sky Arts launch Takumi Craft Competition
Embracing the spirit and example of takumi artisans who oversee the making of Lexus cars with an In Search of Takumi Craft Competition
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Discover Takumi at London Craft Week
Lexus will be displaying its five bespoke ‘In Search of Takumi’ objects at London Craft Week, which takes place from 4 – 10 October.
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In Search of Takumi, chapter five: Paper
While the world turned upside down during the global pandemic, Clare Pentlow was busy creating this paper art inspired by the Lexus UX.
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In Search of Takumi, chapter four: Wood
This wood sculpture inspired by the design and craftsmanship of the Lexus RX L was a century in the making. Here’s how Sally Burnett created it.
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In Search of Takumi, chapter three: Metal
There’s much more to this metal sculpture than meets the eye. Find out how it’s been inspired by the Lexus ES saloon.
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In Search of Takumi, chapter two: Glass
In the second chapter of In Search of Takumi, Peter Layton crafts a bespoke glass sculpture inspired by the Lexus LS.
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In Search of Takumi, chapter one: Leather
In the first episode of our ‘In Search of Takumi’ series, Otis Ingrams creates a bespoke leather chair inspired by the design and craftsmanship in the Lexus LC.
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Lexus and takumi: Hisato Nakahigashi, foraging chef
Award-winning chef Hisato Nakahigashi discusses his passion for cooking, the origins of his family’s restaurant and the challenges of foraging in Japan.
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Lexus and takumi: Nahoko Kojima, the paper cutting artist
Nahoko Kojima has devoted almost her entire life to kirie, the traditional Japanese art of paper cutting.
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Lexus and takumi: Shigeo Kiuchi, the master carpenter
Shigeo Kiuchi describes his career as a master carpenter for Kongō Gumi, the oldest continually operating company in the world.
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Lexus and takumi: Katsuaki Suganuma, the human touch
Katsuaki Suganuma is proof that humans still play a vital role in car manufacturing, using his razor-sharp senses to ensure every Lexus that leaves the Tahara plant is perfect.
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What does takumi craftsmanship mean to Lexus?
Within each Lexus production facility, there is no greater honour than to be called a takumi. Yet equally, there is no greater responsibility.
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New documentary explores the skills of takumi craftspeople
A new Lexus documentary asks whether the skills of devoted craftspeople can survive in a world increasingly powered by artificial intelligence.
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Lexus LC – a Takumi masterclass
We examine how the quality and performance of the 2017 Lexus LC is a result of the precision skills of Takumi master craftspeople.
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Takumi craftsmanship creates perfect finish for the new Lexus LC
The principal figures behind the Lexus LC, Chief Engineer Koji Sato and Chief Designer Tadao Mori, give a personal insight into the development of our new luxury coupe.