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Guide to Japanese Flatware & Cutlery
Explore Japanese flatware and cutlery, including chopsticks, rests, spoons, and forks, all crafted with care.
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 of gold and vermilion through hand-painted lacquerware art.
Lacquerware for Holiday Gatherings: From Thanksgiving to New Year
Enhance your holiday table with Japanese lacquerware. These pieces bring tradition to every gathering.
Japanese Urushi Lacquerware: A Legacy of Beauty and Craft
Discover the history, craftsmanship, and enduring beauty of Japanese urushi lacquerware.
7 Actually Useful Table Accessories That You Didn’t Know You Needed
Discover 7 unique Japanese table accessories, from soy sauce dispensers to spice holders, that add charm to every meal.
The Art of Keinen Bika: How Japanese Crafts Age Gracefully
Discover keinen bika, how Japanese crafts like ceramics and lacquerware grow more beautiful with time, wear, and care.
From Offering to Delight: The Tradition of Zenzai
Set a festive table for Kagami Biraki with red accents, elegant lacquerware, and more to celebrate the New Year.
Dress to Impress: Hosting with a Shokado Bento Box
Create a dazzling fall table with warm hues, layered textures, and seasonal dishes on lacquerware and Mino ware plates.
Fall Table Decor to Dazzle Your Dinner Guests
Create a dazzling fall table with warm hues, layered textures, and seasonal dishes on lacquerware and Mino ware plates.
Matsukan Chopsticks Set: Sound of the Sea Series
Discover Matsukan's Sound of the Sea chopsticks, blending Wakasa lacquerware, ocean inspirations, and local heritage.
Precious Jewels: Tokyo's Exquisite Lacquerware Collection
We take a walk through the history of lacquerware at the Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum Tokyo in Roppongi.
Mastering Tradition and Innovation: Art of Aizu Lacquerware
An exclusive interview with Aizu lacquerware master, Komatsu Shigeo, discussing the history, the process, and his journey.
Between Light and Darkness: The Subtle Artistry of Tableware
Inspired by "In Praise of Shadows," this piece explores how Japanese tableware shows its beauty in the glow of dim light.
The Craft of Gifting Japanese Lacquerware
Gift the glow of tradition with Japanese lacquerware that embodies autumn's spirit of beauty, warmth, and gratitude.
Delightful Summer Treats to Go with Your Tableware
Discover delightful ways to pair Japanese summer sweets with handmade tableware.
Interview With An Artist: Ritsuzan Tomita - Chinkin
"Chinkin" is a technique that elegantly decorates the lustrous surface of lacquerware with gold.
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