Moving tradition forward
Yamanaka Lacquerware with 450 years of history.
Our predecessors not only upheld tradition, but were also unafraid to innovate and create new value for life in their time.
In these times of transition, we believe it is our mission to revitalise the skills we have inherited and adapt them to modern life.
Yamanaka Lacquerware advances Japanese tradition through craftsmanship.
The five sizes developed by adopting the unit of quantity known as the "Masu(square)", which was once measured based on the size of a person's hand.
The typical image of lacquerware - vermilion and black - is reinterpreted to fit comfortably into today's lifestyle.
Lacquerware for modern lifestyles.
The shape is derived from the casual movements we make while dining.
Tableware suited to the lifestyle of the future, as conceived by Yamanaka Lacquerware, which has spent a long time working on its vessels.
About usAbout Yamanaka Lacquerware
Enchanting textures with wood.
Yamanaka lacquerware, also known as Yamanaka lacquerware, is produced in the Yamanaka Onsen area of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Yamanaka is one of the three major lacquerware production areas in the prefecture, along with Wajima for lacquering and Kanazawa for makie.
TraditionPeople and skills
Natural warmth brought out by reliable technology
Lacquerware is made by a division of labour among craftsmen. The high level of skill and experience of the woodworkers, underglazers, painters and makie artists has been passed on to the next generation of high-quality craftspeople.
Find usWhere to find us
Touch the elegance of a 400-year tradition.
In Yamanaka, there are facilities where you can hold Yamanaka lacquerware in your hands and experience the depth of the technique. Why not purchase one of the craftsmen's masterpieces as an item that brings natural warmth and elegance to your daily life?
