Lacquerware Artists in Chugoku

Chugoku has long been a center for exceptional lacquer arts, where a bridge between eastern and western Japanese traditions shapes artistic expression. The lacquer masters featured here embody urushi lacquerware traditions refined over centuries in western Honshū. Each artist brings mastery of layered lacquering, maki-e, and chinkin decoration combined with the distinctive qualities that define Chugoku craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how meticulous lacquer craftsmanship continues to thrive in this remarkable region.