Lacquerware
Lacquerware is one of Japan's best-known crafts. The art of covering objects with urushi (lacquer) has been developed into a high art form over thousands of years. Each piece - whether a Buddhist sculpture or beautifully decorated cup - is the result of countless hours of dedicated work.
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Video Story | Introduction to Urushi with ‘Living National Treasure’ Murose Kazumi
Video Story | Urushi artist Murose Kazumi on his early inspiration and the importance of ‘Living National Treasures’
Recorded Event | Sustainable Urushi Restoration: In Conversation with ‘Living National Treasure’ Murose Kazumi
Video Story | Japanese Woodworking Techniques: Hida Shunkei Lacquerware
Story | Japanese Lacquerware
Story | Mokushikko TOKESHI - Japanese Dishware
Quick Read | Tamamushi-Nuri – Lacquer Craft Revitalizing Sendai
Recorded Event | Japanese Art of Raden: Conversation & Studio Visit with SIRI SIRI and Matsuda Shōkan