Wataru Hatano

Wataru Hatano is active mainly in the field of crafts and concurrently engages in product creation using washi, space design and construction, and art activities. He creates his products so that people can easily incorporate the charm of washi into their daily lives.

1971 - Born in Awaji Island
1995 - Graduated from Tama Art University with a major in oil painting
1997 - Became a trainee of Kurotani washi
2000 - Becomes independent as a Kurotani washi maker
2007 - Became a certified kyomono craftsman
2018 - Founded Kihatano Papermaking