ISUKE SHOTEN
Urushi Lacquer Panel
Urushi Lacquer Panel
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Urushi lacquer has been used in Japan for thousands of years to decorate and protect a wide range of objects, including furniture, tableware, and musical instruments.
The process of applying urushi involves multiple layers of lacquer, each of which must be allowed to dry and harden before the next layer can be applied.
This process can take several months to complete.
Urushi lacquer is prized for its unique luster and the depth of its colour.
It is also highly resistant to water and heat, and can protect objects from scratches and other forms of damage.
Details
Size: 24cm x 24cm
Artisan
Isuke Shoten '井助商店’
Establishment: Since late Edo period
Hidden Fact: Japanese lacquerware is one of the most famous traditional crafts in Japan -- it is even sometimes called "Japan" in English.
Why Simply Native Chose?
The company has produced the natural material of lacquerware -- such as purified lacquer and lacquerware -- for more than 180 years.
Nowadays they have gained wide popularity in the market.
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ABOUT THE MAKER
Isuke Shoten | 井助商店 | Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Founded nearly 190 years ago in Kyoto as a lacquer merchant, Isuke Shoten has built generations of knowledge around the materials, techniques, and culture of Japanese lacquerware.
Today, they continue to explore new ways to make lacquer feel more familiar in everyday life — creating contemporary objects that bring the warmth and quiet beauty of this traditional craft into modern living.