Ritsuzan Tomita Flower Teacup Coaster Set

These Echizen lacquerware teacup coasters are exquisite items combining the elegant shine of lacquer by tamenuri with the detailed gold designs made with chinkin done by the second generation Ritsuzan Tomita, a renowned chinkin craftsman.

Tamenuri is a lacquer coating technique where the red color can be seen through the translucent lacquer by applying a coat of translucent black lacquer on top of a middle coat of red lacquer. This technique gives the surface a lustrous coat and a shine that creates reflections almost like a mirror. 

Chinkin is a traditional technique used to create detailed designs with gold and silver on lacquerware surfaces. Unlike maki-e, where gold leaves and powder are directly applied to a surface, for chinkin, shallow and very thin grooves are made onto the surface, which are then filled with gold leaves and powder. This method gives the gold designs an almost "sunken" appearance on the beautiful lacquerware surface. The literal definition of chinkin is "sunken gold" in Japanese. 

These teacup coasters are perfect for entertaining guests as well as for daily use and are especially suited for celebratory occasions. The set includes five coasters so they may be used for parties and gatherings of up to five people. Enjoy the exquisite designs of gold with silver, and the shine of Echizen lacquerware with these beautifully crafted teacup coasters. 

Laque d'Echizen

La laque d'Echizen est originaire de la ville de Sabae, dans la préfecture de Fukui, au nord du Japon. Riche de plus de 1 500 ans d'histoire, elle est réputée pour son lustre discret et sa beauté élégante. Elle est produite par des artisans expérimentés, chacun spécialisé dans une étape du processus de fabrication.

Face à l'évolution des modes de vie des Japonais et des besoins du marché, les créateurs de laques d'Echizen ont diversifié leurs produits et développé des technologies pour la production de masse. Aujourd'hui, plus de 80 % des laques destinées à l'industrie alimentaire et aux entreprises proviennent d'Echizen. Cette région, riche de siècles de tradition, se réinvente aussi grâce à l'innovation.