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Interview With An Artist: Rokusuke Tsuda - Kaga Mizuhiki

"Kaga Mizuhiki" was the first three-dimensional mizuhiki craft in Japan, which had previously been used for flat items such as betrothal gifts and special envelopes for monetary gifts. The founder,...

The Chopsticks Musubi Kiln Staff Hold Dear

The first piece of tableware that comes to your mind that you can't understand until you actually use it is probably chopsticks. At first glance, you may feel that they are all alike because their ...

Taking a peek at cups used by Musubi Kiln's office staff!

Most of the products we carry at MUSUBI KILN are available in our office. We use them for photo shoots, for actual meals, and sometimes each of us takes them home to try them out. Tableware is stil...

An Autumn Excursion with Japanese Tableware

Japanese tableware recommended for picnics, camping, and for other outdoor activities The cool autumn breeze is pleasant. On a fine day, MUSUBI KILN staff went to a temple near our office that is ...

Lacquer craftsmen of Yamanaka

The process of lacquer coating is roughly divided into three different processes; base coating, middle coating and then applying the finishing coat. The base coating works as the filler coat. Lacqu...

Introducing Kawaii Tableware to Your Home

Looking for some “kawaii” items for your home? From traditional style Japanese tableware to items with a more contemporary touch, Musubi Kiln has a wide variety of items to cater to your shopping n...

"Kiji-shi", Woodturning Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware

The origin of Yamanaka lacquerware dates back to about 400 years ago (Azuchi-Momoyama period). A group of "Kiji-shi (woodturners)" who made their living by traveling from mountain to mountain produ...

“Arabiki-shi” Rough Grinder Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware

About two hours from Tokyo by air and land, Yamanaka Onsen (Hot Spring) Town is located in the mountains alongside a beautiful valley in Ishikawa Prefecture and is lined with historic hot spring in...