Our lacquerware specializes in round objects ground on a potter's wheel to produce elaborate bowls, thinly ground and lidded containers, which are then lacquered to produce beautiful products that are both practical and artistic. Our production area is home to a large number of woodworkers and boasts the highest production of groundwood in the country. Woodworkers are craftsmen who use a potter's wheel to carve wood and create a variety of objects.
What is the characteristic of Yamanaka lacquerware: how to make vessels that make the most of the grain of the wood? Vertical wood-turning, in which the vessel is shaped according to the direction of the wood's growth, and suri-urusi, a lacquering technique that utilises the texture of the wood, are important. This allows the natural beauty and unique texture to be expressed.
One of the Characteristics of Yamanaka Lacquerware By using the "vertical wood cutting" technique, a method unique to Yamanaka lacquerware, it is possible to create durable pieces that are resistant to warping caused by drying. This technique enables the production of not only bowls but also finely crafted items such as thinly turned pieces and lidded containers.
Additionally, decorative turning techniques such as *sensuji* (finely carved lines) and *arasuji* (randomly carved lines) allow for intricate patterns to be applied to the wooden base. This method, called *kashoku-biki* (decorative turning), involves decorating the surface of the wood with parallel lines, spiral patterns, and other designs. These techniques result in Yamanaka lacquerware that is meticulously crafted down to the finest details.Specialized tools such as wood-turning lathes, planes, and plane stands are used in this process.
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