Craft · No. 98
No. 98漆器
Odawara Lacquerware
小田原漆器
odawara lacquerware · 神奈川県
Odawara Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese lacquerware craft produced in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Renowned for its elegant simplicity, it highlights the natural grain of the wood beneath carefully applied layers of lacquer, resulting in durable yet refined everyday wares.
- Origin
- 神奈川県
- Category
- 漆器
- Materials
- Wood · Lacquer
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Odawara Lacquerware are traced to the Muromachi period, when the abundant forests of the Hakone mountain range supported a thriving woo…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
Production is divided between two specialist roles: the wood turner (kijishi) and the lacquer applicator (nurishi). The wood turner uses a lathe to sh…
No. IVClimate
The warm, humid climate of the Hakone mountain range promotes the growth of high-quality broadleaf trees, ensuring a stable supply of fine timber for…
