Do you know “Kanshitsu”? It is an old technique used in Urushi lacquerware. Momose uses this ancient technique to create contemporary art works. MOMOSE, Reia was born in 1987 in Nagano, Japan. She finished Kanazawa college of Art both BA and MA majored in lacquering techniques. She creates lacquered objects inspired by natural forms. She… More Momose Reia -lacquer plants –
Wajima mihon-wan Wajima lacquer ware is known for its toughness. The base wood is thin like a paper, even the light comes through. To enforce the edge, they cover it with cloth, layer a paste of ji-no-ko powder and lacquer, and polish. The repetition of varnish and polish, all the processes can reach 129. It takes months to a year… More Wajima Mihon-wan: the design sample bowls
Wajima Kirimoto is the company of Wajima lacquer ware based in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture. The producer is Tai’ichi Kirimoto, who creates beautiful table wares for everyday and a special occasion with his meisters. They produce the lacquer wares with traditional techniques from Wajima. Also, as they used to be specialized in wood processing, their products are not… More Wajima Kirimoto
FUJINO Sēichiro is a young, established lacquer artist who resides in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. He carves wood and creates texture on the surface with lacquer. He innovates traditional techniques and creates new forms of Urushi lacquerware. Urushi is a material which we can find in East Asia. It is one of the oldest craft materials… More Fujino Seiichiro -Urushi lacquer artist-