While ceramic dishes and metal cutlery are standard fare, there’s something very satisfying about having a bowl that will grow and change as you do. While there are scores of different traditional ...

In Wajima, Japan, where hundreds of homes and studios were destroyed, master-class artisans are struggling to keep lacquer alive and nurture the next generation of creators. Master artisans in Wajima ...

“Lacquer art might be called the decorative expression of light. The combination of the shining black lacquer and the lustrous gold is a perfect way to convey radiance.” Lacquerware, produced by ...