Lacquerware
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Set a festive table for Kagami Biraki with red accents, elegant lacquerware, and more to celebrate the New Year.
Meeting the Master of Raised Maki-e: Where Gold and Artistry Shine as Wajima Lacquerware
Discover Yamanoshita Akihiro’s raised maki-e lacquer art, crafted with precision, skill, and deep Wajima tradition.
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.
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.
Lacquerware for Holiday Gatherings: From Thanksgiving to New Year
Enhance your holiday table with Japanese lacquerware. With sleek designs and rich finishes, these pieces bring tradition and sophistication to every gathering.
Matsukan Chopsticks Set: Sound of the Sea Series
Discover Matsukan's Sound of the Sea chopsticks, blending Wakasa lacquerware, ocean inspirations, and local heritage.
Set for Spring: Musubi Mono Japanese Dinnerware Sets
Discover the latest Japanese dinnerware sets from Musubi Mono. The sets include kobachi bowls, plates, trays, and more.
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
"In Praise of Shadows" is renowned for its insightful exploration of the aesthetic sensibility found in the subtleties of dim light, deeply rooted in the essence of Japanese culture.
The Craft of Gifting Japanese Lacquerware
From the legacy-rich regions of Echizen to the innovative designs of Sinra, we present an array of handpicked lacquerware gifts.
Decorative Techniques for Japanese Lacquerware
Lacquerware is a representative Japanese craft. Its smooth, moist texture and elegant luminous beauty have a unique charm all their own.
How to Care for Japanese Lacquerware
Japanese lacquerware, called “Shikki” or “Nuri-mono” in Japanese. There are two main types of Japanese lacquerware: natural lacquerware and synthetic lacquerw...
Guide to Japanese Flatware & Cutlery
This guide describes the types and characteristics of various Japanese cutlery, especially focusing on chopsticks made in Japan.