Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Maki-e
Hariya Kinuyo: Soft in Form, Powerful Beneath
Meet maki-e artist Kinuyo Hariya and discover the story behind her maneki neko, made…
Guide to Maki-e Part 2: Production Process
Learn how maki-e art comes to life with gold, lacquer, and pearl. This guide…
Urushi Art Hariya
Guide to Maki-e Part 1: Types, Materials & Techniques
Explore the art of maki-e, Japan’s lacquerware technique using gold and silver powders.
Urushi Art Hariya
Maki-e in Transparency: The Innovative Art of Hariya Masayuki
Maki-e artist Hariya Masayuki fuses tradition and acrylic, creating natsume tea containers of shimmering…
Brush Strokes of Tradition: The Maki-e Mastery of Morita Masatoshi
We pay a visit to Morita Masatoshi, an artist who has been enchanted by…
Sushi with Stylish Maki-e Glass Rectangle Plates
Sushi is commonly plated on porcelain or wooden plates, we chose exquisite transparent glass…
Taya Shikkiten: Where the Artistry of Wajima Lacquerware is Born
Join us as we delve into a world of lacquerware creation at Taya Shikkiten…
Between Light and Darkness: The Subtle Artistry of Tableware
Inspired by "In Praise of Shadows," this piece explores how Japanese tableware shows its…
Tominaga Chiaki
Defining Modern Lacquerware, a Journey of a Northern Craftsperson
Yoshita Kasho is well known in Japan for his innovative designs using traditional techniques…