Lacquerware Artists in Kinki

Kinki has long been a center for exceptional lacquer arts, where a thousand years as Japan's imperial and cultural center shapes artistic expression. The lacquer masters featured here embody urushi lacquerware traditions refined over centuries in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. Each artist brings mastery of layered lacquering, maki-e, and chinkin decoration combined with the distinctive qualities that define Kinki craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how meticulous lacquer craftsmanship continues to thrive in this remarkable region.