Craft · No. 106
No. 106漆器
Hida Shunkei Lacquerware
飛騨春慶
hida shunkei · 岐阜県
Hida Shunkei is a lacquerware tradition centered in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. Its defining feature is a translucent, amber-toned lacquer finish that allows the natural wood grain to show through beautifully, resulting in lightweight yet elegant everyday vessels and decorative objects.
- Origin
- 岐阜県
- Category
- 漆器
- Materials
- Wood · Lacquer · Iron
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Hida Shunkei lacquerware trace back to the early Edo period, when craftsmen in the Takayama region developed a technique of layering tr…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
Production of Hida Shunkei lacquerware is divided into two main stages: woodworking and lacquering. Wood turners (kiji-shi) shape bowls, trays, tiered…
No. IVClimate
Located in an inland mountainous region, Hida experiences cold winters with heavy snowfall and consistently high humidity. This moisture-rich environm…
