Lacquerware Artists in Shikoku

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