By combining the traditional technique of urushi lacquer with new materials, a unique product was born. Classical patterns and motifs, when fused with unexpected materials, reveal expressions never seen before naturally harmonizing with contemporary spaces and modern living.
So that even those who have never experienced lacquer before will feel inspired to pick it up.
This is a new form of lacquer, where tradition and innovation intersect.
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Traditional lacquerware has long held a place of prestige, used for life’s milestones and special occasions.
Yet in today’s lifestyle, opportunities to encounter and use it in daily life have become increasingly rare.
While working in Kyoto on initiatives to pass lacquer craftsmanship on to the next generation, we met a master artisan. From that encounter began a new challenge: to explore ways of making lacquer feel more accessible and familiar.
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japanese lacquer accesories
Ueno, Tokyo, Japan
2024
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