Craft · No. 95
No. 95漆器
Kawatsura Lacquerware
川連漆器
kawatsura lacquerware · 秋田県
Kawatsura Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese lacquerware produced in the Kawatsura district of Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. Celebrated for its exceptional durability, lustrous finish, and everyday practicality, it is one of the most distinguished lacquerware traditions in the Tohoku region.
- Origin
- 秋田県
- Category
- 漆器
- Materials
- Lacquer · Wood · Hemp
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Kawatsura Lacquerware are traditionally traced to the late Heian or early Kamakura period, when local warriors are said to have applied…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
The production of Kawatsura Lacquerware involves multiple meticulous stages: wood-turning, ground preparation, intermediate coating, and final finishi…
No. IVClimate
Located in the inland mountains of Akita Prefecture, the Kawatsura district experiences cold, snowy winters with consistently high humidity — conditio…
