石川県·工芸品
Yamanaka Lacquerware
The smooth surface of the bowls allows the grain of the zelkova wood to emerge beautifully. The more you use them, the more they settle into your hands and deepen in luster—Yamanaka lacquerware is a craft that has been passed down for over four hundred years in the mountains of Kaga. Its birthplace is Yamanaka Onsen in Kaga City. It is said to have originated when a group of woodturners (kijishi), who traveled various regions during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, settled upstream of the hot springs and began turning wood. They possessed excellent skills in manipulating the lathe and specialized in 'fuki-urushi' (wiped lacquer) finishes that highlight the natural wood grain. The decorative turning technique, which adds fine lines to the vessels, is a delicate skill achievable only by master artisans. Eventually, techniques for lacquering and maki-e (gold spatter decoration) were introduced from Aizu, Kyoto, and Kanazawa, allowing the production area to flourish greatly. These are warm vessels that convey the warmth of wood.
Record it after reading
