{"product_id":"wajima-nuri-small-plates-hosoge-red-set-of-5","title":"Wajima Lacquerware 5 Plates with Housouge pattern Red JAC-WOF-510-10","description":"This is Wajima Lacquerware 5 Plates with Housouge pattern Red featuring the traditional lacquerware technique of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nWajima-nuri is a traditional lacquer painting technique inherited in the Wajima region of Ishikawa Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nWajima-nuri is characterized by its exquisite workmanship, durability, and elegant, gorgeous, and delicate decorations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe convenient size makes it perfect for serving sweets or small dishes, suitable for both everyday use and entertaining guests.\u003cbr\u003e\nA heartwarming piece that brings the beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese tradition into daily life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n    This elegant and refined piece features the Housouge (sacred floral) pattern—one of the traditional Karakusa (arabesque) motifs—beautifully rendered using Chinkin, a decorative engraving technique of Wajima-nuri lacquerware.\u003cbr\u003e\n    In this work, black lacquer is inlaid into the engraved lines instead of gold, creating a calm and sophisticated finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Its subdued beauty grows more charming with years of use.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Perfect for personal enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift for someone special.\u003cbr\u003e\n    *Please check the images.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhat is traditional craft \"Wajima-nuri\"?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e \n    Wajima-nuri, a traditional craft, is a lacquering technique that has been handed down in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n    The history of Wajima-nuri is said to date back to the Jomon Period, more than 10,000 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Wajima-nuri is characterized by delicate and beautiful decorations such as “chinkin” and “makie\".\u003cbr\u003e\n    One of the main characteristics of Wajima-nuri is the “division of labor,” in which specialized craftsmen carry out each process.\u003cbr\u003e\n    In each of the more than 120 manufacturing processes, specialized craftsmen apply their skills and pass the work from hand to hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Wajima-nuri crafting technique requires several months to a year to complete.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout the \"Wajima-nuri\" technique and process\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n    Wajima-nuri is produced through more than 120 processes, which can be broadly classified into planning and design, Ki-ji (wood base), Shita-ji(base coat), Naka-nuri(middle coat), Uwa-nuri(top coat), and Kasyoku(decoration).\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Ki-ji (wood base)\u003cbr\u003e\n    Wood is laid down in the mountains for about 3 to 4 years and in the village for about 1 year before the wood is made into the base of the tree. Each craftsman creates the wood from carefully selected pieces of lumber, including hewn, fingering, and bent pieces. \n    \u003cimg alt=\"輪島塗 木地\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/f0fafd7533fb7b87557818241f62baef_a230d977-af74-4d30-8359-01b12e4a7617.png?v=1716344318\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/f0fafd7533fb7b87557818241f62baef_a230d977-af74-4d30-8359-01b12e4a7617.png?v=1716344318\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\n    Nu-ri (coat)\u003cbr\u003e\n    Diatomaceous earth, which is unique to Wajima-nuri, is mixed with the lacquer and repeatedly applied as a base coat, middle coat, and top coat to give it depth and strength.\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/aa7ffdfb5f19cc18c9017b682f80e396.png?v=1716343892\" alt=\"輪島塗 塗\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/aa7ffdfb5f19cc18c9017b682f80e396.png?v=1716343892\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n    Chin-kin\u003cbr\u003e\n    Wajima-nuri is a unique decorating technique in which a chisel is used to carve into the surface of the lacquer and fill in (submerge) gold leaf or gold and silver powder to create a pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n    This technique is best suited for Wajima-nuri, which uses a lot of lacquer, and the depth and precision of Wajima-nuri are different from those of other production areas.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Wajima-nuri has produced both living national treasures and members of the Art Institute of Japan.\n    \u003cimg alt=\"輪島塗 沈金\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/51ce2f52953df5a39badc2b0fc0e8cef_0bba9766-2b97-4585-b559-180b9f852d05.png?v=1716344173\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/51ce2f52953df5a39badc2b0fc0e8cef_0bba9766-2b97-4585-b559-180b9f852d05.png?v=1716344173\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n    Makie\u003cbr\u003e\n    This is a technique in which a pattern is drawn in lacquer and then gold is sprinkled on the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n    This is a uniquely Japanese technique that combines a number of techniques such as hira-makie, taka-makie, and ken-dashi-makie to sprinkle gold and silver metal powders and colored powders on the surface of a lacquer ware with a design drawn in lacquer to make them adhere to the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Some vivid combinations of colored urushi lacquer are also used.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"輪島塗 蒔絵\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2a439ad1174fea7f08e766716c670957.png?v=1716343892\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2a439ad1174fea7f08e766716c670957.png?v=1716343892\"\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    Wajima Lacquerware 5 Plates with Housouge pattern Red\u003cbr\u003e\n    Product No：JAC-WOF-510-10\u003cbr\u003e\n    *Urushi Lacquer finish\u003cbr\u003e\n    *In a paper box\u003cbr\u003e\n    Size：Diameter About 15.5 cm x Height About 2cm\u003cbr\u003e\n    Weight：approx. 100 g per piece／Total Weight（including paper box）721g\u003cbr\u003e\n    *The color and pattern of each piece is slightly different from the picture because each piece is handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"黒木碁石店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46444990955683,"sku":null,"price":65000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-WOF-510-10-00.jpg?v=1761207391","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/wajima-nuri-small-plates-hosoge-red-set-of-5","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}