Joboji Urushi Introduction
       
     
 An example of this application of traditional skills is the Maki-e style of decorative urushi ware. 
       
     
 During Japan’s feudal era, urushi was used for samurai furnishings, in shrines and temples, and as a coating for armor.
       
     
 In the 16th century, the word urushi came to refer to urushi ware or the application of decorative urushi. 
       
     
 Europeans were fascinated with the beautiful embedded gold and mother-of-pearl designs and deep red or black luster of Japanese urushi.
       
     
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Joboji Urushi Introduction
       
     
Joboji Urushi Introduction

Urushi has not only been used as a protective and decorative coating and finishing material, but also as an adhesive. Tracing its origins to the Neolithic Period, the traditions of the Japanese culture of urushi continue today. 

 

 An example of this application of traditional skills is the Maki-e style of decorative urushi ware. 
       
     

An example of this application of traditional skills is the Maki-e style of decorative urushi ware. 

 During Japan’s feudal era, urushi was used for samurai furnishings, in shrines and temples, and as a coating for armor.
       
     

During Japan’s feudal era, urushi was used for samurai furnishings, in shrines and temples, and as a coating for armor.

 In the 16th century, the word urushi came to refer to urushi ware or the application of decorative urushi. 
       
     

In the 16th century, the word urushi came to refer to urushi ware or the application of decorative urushi. 

 Europeans were fascinated with the beautiful embedded gold and mother-of-pearl designs and deep red or black luster of Japanese urushi.
       
     

Europeans were fascinated with the beautiful embedded gold and mother-of-pearl designs and deep red or black luster of Japanese urushi.

 Joboji Urushi Workshop Co. Ltd 3 Chome-6-1 Honchōdōri Morioka-shi, Iwate-ken, Japan   019-656-7829 FAX 019-651-2472 Mail info@japanjoboji.com   
       
     

Joboji Urushi Workshop Co. Ltd
3 Chome-6-1 Honchōdōri
Morioka-shi, Iwate-ken, Japan


019-656-7829
FAX 019-651-2472
Mail info@japanjoboji.com

 

kawaii.jpg
       
     
lacquer food.JPG
       
     
lacquer2 copy.jpg
       
     
trees2.JPG