Jewelry Box Japan traditional Crafts Maki-e lacquer decoration Fuji and SAKURA

Japanese beauty in the palm of your hand — a design that embodies the essence of Japanese aesthetics through maki-e. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese decorative technique where patterns are drawn using urushi (a natural lacquer) and sprinkled with gold or silver powder before it dries. This delicate craft beautifully reflects the refined sensibility of Japanese culture. This product features a technique known as modern maki-e, which inherits the spirit of traditional maki-e while using more accessible materials. It offers a way to enjoy the elegance of Japanese design without the use of natural lacquer, making it lighter and more suitable for everyday use. Craftsmanship is handled by artisans of Yamanaka lacquerware, a craft with over 400 years of history based in Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture. While Yamanaka is famous for its finely crafted wooden lacquerware, it is also a leading producer of modern lacquerware—items made using plastic bases and urethane coatings. In fact, modern lacquerware accounts for approximately 80% of total production in the area, making it the top lacquerware-producing region in Japan. With every touch, the design shimmers with depth and elegance. This product captures the artistry and aesthetics of Yamanaka lacquerware in a form you can enjoy every day. Why not bring a touch of Japanese craftsmanship into your daily life? DIMENSION(inch): 4.52 WIDE x 6.49Long x 2.08 Thickness Weight(oz): 11.7 Made in : Japan, Yamanaka Kaga Ishikawa. （japan lacquer） What is "Maki-e" (lacquer decoration) ? "Maki-e" is a technique such as the following. First, craftsmen draw pictures and patterns and characters on the surface of the vessel using the lacquer. Then, craftsmen plated metal powder such as gold and silver before the lacquer dries. It allowed to fix the metal powder to the surface in doing this. Makie is a unique Japanese lacquer techniques that exist for a long time. What is Yamanaka Lacquerwaer ? Yamanaka Lacquerware is a lacquerware produced in Yamanaka Onsen district of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture. It has a history from the late 1500s. In 1981 Yamanaka Lacquerware came to the most produced in all lacquer production area of Japan. In the Taisho era Yamanaka Lacquerware came to be used in the palace of the Emperor of Japan. Caution This product is handmade . Therefore , there is a case where the product photography and design is slightly different . No Stock ? Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in the type which is displayed no stock. I may find a stock through my connection. (In fact such a thing there were many times.) Notice of Estimated delivery： The estimated delivery date is based on your purchase date, the recipient's location, the seller's processing time and location, and the shipping carrier. Other factors—like placing an order on a weekend or a holiday—may end up pushing the arrival of your item beyond the estimated delivery date. It's our hope that your item gets where it's going as soon as possible, but given the factors involved, this is only an estimate. Please contact me if the arrival of the product is behind the Estimated date. We will investigate the situation of the product.