Craft · No. 93
No. 93漆器
Joboji Lacquerware
浄法寺塗
joboji lacquerware · 岩手県
Joboji Lacquerware is produced in the Joboji district of Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture — Japan's largest domestic urushi (lacquer) production area. It is distinguished by its use of high-quality, locally harvested Japanese lacquer and its honest, robust aesthetic.
- Origin
- 岩手県
- Category
- 漆器
- Materials
- Lacquer · Wood
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The history of lacquer tapping in the Joboji district is said to reach back to the Heian period, with lacquerwork skills nurtured through the producti…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
Joboji Lacquerware technique prioritizes durability and an honest expression of materials over decorative embellishment. After shaping the wooden base…
No. IVClimate
The Joboji district in northern Iwate Prefecture enjoys a cool climate with adequate summer humidity, creating ideal conditions for the growth of urus…
