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Aizu Lacquerware

Komatsu Shigeo: A Maki-e Artisan of Stillness, in Gold and Lacquer

Meet master lacquer painter Komatsu Shigeo, and learn how he carries on Aizu’s legacy…

Mastering Tradition and Innovation: Art of Aizu Lacquerware

An exclusive interview with Aizu lacquerware master, Komatsu Shigeo, discussing the history, the process,…