Fujii Seisakusho, run by the husband-and-wife duo Kenichi and Minako Fujii, they also create items using lacquer, washi paper, and hemp cloth, exploring techniques beyond wood. They apply layers of washi and hemp soaked in lacquer over a mold, then refine and finish them. Each piece is handmade, making mass production impossible, but they strive to showcase the diverse possibilities of lacquer.
Twelve-Sided Tray - Grey By Fujii Seisakusho
The oldest lacquerware discovered dates back to the Warring States period (403-221 B.C.). the craft has been transferred to Japan, Korea, and other parts of Southeast Asia. The value of a piece of lacquerware only begins with the materials used to make it. A high quality piece of lacquerware requires the skills of several different elements: lacquer, layers, core materials, decoration, colours, design and process.
