Craft · No. 109
No. 109漆器
Kyo Shikki (Kyoto Lacquerware)
京漆器
kyo shikki · 京都府
Kyo Shikki is a refined lacquerware tradition crafted in Kyoto, shaped by centuries of imperial court culture and the aesthetics of the tea ceremony. It is celebrated for its elegant designs, meticulous craftsmanship, and diverse decorative techniques.
- Origin
- 京都府
- Category
- 漆器
- Materials
- Lacquer · Wood · Hemp
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The roots of Kyo Shikki reach back to the establishment of Heian-kyo as Japan's imperial capital, when the needs of the court and aristocracy fostered…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
Kyo Shikki production is typically divided among specialist artisans covering the stages of woodworking (kiji), undercoating (shitaji), lacquer applic…
No. IVClimate
Kyoto's basin geography creates hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. Because lacquer cures best in humid conditions, the rainy season and summer…
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