Yamanaka Lacquerware 
Yamanaka lacquerware has a history stretching back over 450 years, when wood turners first
moved to Kaga, Ishikawa prefecture,(western Japan). The techniques
they brought with them developed into the lacquerware industry which is still flourishing in
and around the hot spring resort of Yamanaka onsen.
Yamanaka "Tame" saucer
Round wood saucer covered with a subdued dark brown lacquer (known as "tame")
Approx. size: diameter 12.2 cm / 4.8", height 2.2 cm / 0.8" Handcrafted in Ishikawa-pref., Japan
US$28.00 per piece (shipping charges not included)
Round wood saucer covered with a subdued dark brown lacquer (known as "tame")
Approx. size: diameter 12.2 cm / 4.8", height 2.2 cm / 0.8" Handcrafted in Ishikawa-pref., Japan
US$28.00 per piece (shipping charges not included)
Availability: 9
Yamanaka "Shu" saucer
Round wood saucer covered with a vermillion lacquer (known as "shu")
Approx. size: diameter 12.8 cm / 5", height 2.2 cm / 0.8" Handcrafted in Ishikawa-pref., Japan
*The "shu" color is only on the upper surface.The underside of the saucer is lacquered in black.
US$28.00 per piece (shipping charges not included)
Round wood saucer covered with a vermillion lacquer (known as "shu")
Approx. size: diameter 12.8 cm / 5", height 2.2 cm / 0.8" Handcrafted in Ishikawa-pref., Japan
*The "shu" color is only on the upper surface.The underside of the saucer is lacquered in black.
US$28.00 per piece (shipping charges not included)
Availability: 8
We are pleased to offer hand crafted wood items from two well-established companies in Yamanaka.
They are involved in the whole process, from cutting the natural wood to hand turning and hand finishing, drying and coating with lacquer. Each bowl has a unique grain pattern.
They are involved in the whole process, from cutting the natural wood to hand turning and hand finishing, drying and coating with lacquer. Each bowl has a unique grain pattern.
Cherry wood Shiruwan soup bowl from Shirasagi Woodwork
Material : Cherry wood (Japanese origin)
Surface coating : urushi lacquer
Medium size (approx.) : 11 cm / 4.3" × 7 cm / 2.7"(h), volume 280 ml / 9.4 fl.oz
Available in black, brown, red
Small size (approx.) : 9.5 cm / 3.7" × 6 cm / 2.3"(h), volume 200 ml / 6.7 fl.oz
Available in brown, red
Material : Cherry wood (Japanese origin)
Surface coating : urushi lacquer
Medium size (approx.) : 11 cm / 4.3" × 7 cm / 2.7"(h), volume 280 ml / 9.4 fl.oz
US$32.00 each
*Comes in a paper gift box Available in black, brown, red
Small size (approx.) : 9.5 cm / 3.7" × 6 cm / 2.3"(h), volume 200 ml / 6.7 fl.oz
US$30.00 each
*Comes in a paper gift box Available in brown, red
Maple wood Shiruwan soup bowl from Gato Mikio Shoten
Material : Maple wood
Surface coating : Brown - urushi lacquer; Natural - urethane
Size (approx.) : 11 cm / 4.3" × 7 cm / 2.7"(h), volume 330 ml / 11.1 fl.oz
Available in brown and natural
Material : Maple wood
Surface coating : Brown - urushi lacquer; Natural - urethane
Size (approx.) : 11 cm / 4.3" × 7 cm / 2.7"(h), volume 330 ml / 11.1 fl.oz
US$45.00 each
*Comes in a paper gift box Available in brown and natural
Other Yamanaka Lacquerware items
Zelkova wooden plate
Wooden (zelkova) tray
Leaf shape wooden plate (beeswax coated) (Small)