lacquer works
The charity sale at Cool Japan Paris has finished. We would like to than you all who came and participated in the support for artists/artisans who were affected by the earthquake. We collected the donation of 256.5€ (42000yen around) this time. Thank you very much for your support. We will hand the donation to the… More Thank you for your visit and your support
MONO Japanese Art participates in a Japanese festival in Pantin, France. It’s just suburb of Paris, and it’s a cosy little event for two days, 25th-26th November. Here is the details : 8 Rue d’Estienne d’Orves, 93500, Pantin 25th 11-19h26th 10-17hEntrance fee 1 euro for under 16yo, 2 euros for who are over 16. MONO Japanese Art… More Festival japonais in Pantin “Omiya-mono”
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
Ryōsuke Andō‘s works, Wajima mihon-wans and Kaba-zaiku items are on view in Cool Japan, in Paris. Cool Japan is an elaborated select shop for Japanese items, located in Opera area the centre of Paris. The shop is very elegantly displayed and there are wide range of items. Many of them are authentic traditional art pieces, which are… More Our Items on view in Cool Japan Paris
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 – Urushi expressionist – Fujino, Sēichiro is young, established lacquer artist who lives in Ishikawa prefecture in Japan. Fujino says “I realize that surface of URUSHI has the strong symbolism. I believe that the surface is based on climate and convention of nation. I’m aiming to make works that have original and modern… More Fujino Seiichiro -Urushi lacquer artist-