Craft · No. 97
No. 97漆器
Kamakura-bori
鎌倉彫
kamakura bori · 神奈川県
Kamakura-bori is a lacquerware craft originating in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Its defining feature is the technique of carving intricate patterns into a wooden base before applying multiple layers of lacquer, producing richly textured surfaces with a warm, sculptural depth.
- Origin
- 神奈川県
- Category
- 漆器
- Materials
- Wood · Lacquer
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Kamakura-bori are traced to the Kamakura period, when carved-lacquer techniques from Song and Yuan dynasty China were introduced to Jap…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
The hallmark of Kamakura-bori lies in carving directly into the wooden base before any lacquering begins. Using chisels and carving knives, craftspeop…
No. IVClimate
Kamakura is enclosed on three sides by wooded hills, creating a humid microclimate with consistently elevated moisture levels throughout the year. Thi…
