About Hida Shunkei Lacquerware
Hida Shunkei is lacquerware produced in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. Said to have started around 1600 during the era of Takayama castle lord Kanamori Nagachika. Characterized by 'Shunkei-nuri' technique of layering transparent lacquer to highlight the wood grain, it has a unique beauty where natural yellow, orange, and brown wood grain shows through. Widely known as a Takayama tourist craft.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
春慶塗（透き漆）木地削り摺漆
Materials
木地（サワラ・朴）透き漆
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 飛騨高山 各工房（産地にご確認ください） hands-on experience