Echizen-shikki
LacquerwareHokuriku
Price range
¥1,500 ~ ¥100,000
Lacquerware from Fukui with 1,500 years of history, strong in tableware production.
Echizen-shikki is a lacquerware tradition from Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, with approximately 1,500 years of history, making it one of Japan's oldest lacquerware producing regions. Legend holds that a lacquer artisan repaired a crown for Emperor Keitai, who then encouraged the craft's development. Today Echizen produces a wide range of lacquerware from traditional hand-finished pieces to modern tableware for the restaurant industry, accounting for about 80% of Japan's commercial lacquerware production.
At a Glance
- Craft Type
- lacquerware
- Region
- Hokuriku
- Materials
- Japanese lacquer, zelkova
- Designation
- national traditional
- Price Range
- ¥1500–¥100000
Materials
Japanese lacquer, zelkova
Techniques
Bowl turning, multiple coating
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of craft is Echizen-shikki?
Echizen-shikki is a traditional Japanese lacquerware craft.
What materials are used to make Echizen-shikki?
Echizen-shikki is made using Japanese lacquer, zelkova.
Is Echizen-shikki a designated traditional craft?
Yes, Echizen-shikki holds the National Traditional Craft designation.
Where does Echizen-shikki originate from?
Echizen-shikki originates from Hokuriku, Japan.
What techniques are used to make Echizen-shikki?
The techniques used include: Bowl turning, multiple coating.
How much does Echizen-shikki cost?
Echizen-shikki is typically priced between ¥1500 and ¥100000.
Is Echizen-shikki a good souvenir from Japan?
Echizen-shikki is a popular traditional Japanese craft that makes an excellent souvenir.
What makes Echizen-shikki unique?
Echizen-shikki is distinguished by its Bowl turning, multiple coating techniques and Japanese lacquer, zelkova materials.
How is Echizen-shikki traditionally used?
Echizen-shikki is a traditional Japanese lacquerware craft with both practical and decorative applications.
