About Yamanaka Lacquerware
Yamanaka lacquerware is produced in the Yamanaka-Onsen area of Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Known as Japan's premier wood-turning production area, its lathe-turning technique is exceptional. Thinly turned wood with beautiful curves is finished using various techniques including Wajima-style, maki-e, and chinkin. Renowned as a production area for tea ceremony tools like bowls and tea cup saucers.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
木地轆轤挽き蒔絵沈金摺漆
Materials
木地（欅・栃・桂）天然漆
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 山中漆器産業協同組合 hands-on experience