Lacquerware Artists in Ishikawa

Ishikawa has long been a center for exceptional lacquer arts, where samurai patronage and tea ceremony culture shapes artistic expression. The lacquer masters featured here embody urushi lacquerware traditions refined over centuries in the culturally rich Kanazawa region. Each artist brings mastery of layered lacquering, maki-e, and chinkin decoration combined with the distinctive qualities that define Ishikawa craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how meticulous lacquer craftsmanship continues to thrive in this remarkable region.