About Echizen Lacquerware
Echizen lacquerware is produced in the Kawada district of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture. With a history stretching back approximately 1,500 years, its most notable feature is its exceptionally durable base coat. Holding over 80% of the commercial lacquerware market, it produces tableware for restaurants, hotels, and inns. Modern designs have been gaining attention in recent years.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
木地呂塗り変わり塗り蒔絵研ぎ出し
Materials
天然漆木地（桂・朴）紙胎
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 漆琳堂 hands-on experience