Category Archives: Japanese Lacquerware

Ryukyu lacquerware, a traditional Japanese craft, black and red soup bowls
Exotic Lacquerware Made In Okinawa Where China and Japan Met – Ryukyu Lacquerware

Okinawa is located near most southern part of Japan. Ryukyu lacquerware is made in Okinawa; [...]

10
Sep
Japanese Kaiseki cuisine served by lacquerware
Why Should You Choose Japanese lacquerware? – Merits and Recommended Use

Lacquerware is a traditional tableware in Japan that is used both at home and at [...]

08
Sep
Kagawa lacquerware, a Japanese traditional craft, signature products
Most Colorful Lacquerware in Japan: Kagawa Lacquerware

An unique aspect of Kagawa lacquerware is their variety of colors and patterns. Kagawa lacquerware [...]

05
Sep
Ohuchi lacuqerware, a traditional Japanese craft, making process of drawing autumn flower pattern
Lacquer Dolls Representing Matrimonial Happiness: Ohuchi Lacquerware

Ohuchi lacquerware is a traditional craft lasts for over 600 years. The lacquerware has a [...]

04
Sep
Kishu lacquerware, a Japanese traditional craft, simple red and black vase
Pattern of Red and Black by Miracle: Kishu Lacquerware

Simple and durable, Kishu Lacquerware is one of practical Japanese lacquerwares that can be used [...]

03
Sep
Kyoto lacquerware, a Japanese crafts, a beautiful box
Kyoto Lacquerware expresses the beauties of Japan; Wabi & Sabi

Kyoto Lacquerware produced in Kyoto expresses the beauties of Japan; “Wabi and Sabi.” Because the [...]

11
Aug
Echizen Lacquerware, a Japanese traditional craft, various products
The Modern Style “Echizen Lacquerware”－ More Than 80% of Domestic Share

Echizen Lacquerware is a beloved item often used to celebrate ‘hare-no-hi’, a joyous event such [...]

08
Aug
Niigata Lacquerware, a Japanese traditional craft, bamboo-like painted vase
The Lacquerware which expresses bamboo – Niigata Lacquerware

(Image: Aoyama Square) The most popular painting technique of Niigata Lacquerware is Bamboo panting (Take-Nuri). [...]

07
Aug
Wajima-nuri Lacquerware, a Japanese craft and art, Sake serving set
Wajima-nuri Lacquerware: Embodying The Strength and Beauty of Japan and its People

(Image: art-toukei.com) (Image: wajimanuri.biz) (Image: wajimanuri.info) Wajima-nuri lacquerware is distinguished for its use of a [...]

07
Aug
Takaoka Lacquerware, a Japanese traditional craft, making process of lacquer painting
Takaoka Lacquerware – The Lacquerware that Succeeded in Expressing the Nature Through Shell Works

(Image: asoview.com) Takaoka lacquerware uses three techniques to express flowers, birds, landscapes and such. Technique [...]

01
Aug