Echizen lacquerware
History of Echizen lacquerware
History of Echizen lacquerware
The historical birthplace of Echizen lacquerware dating back to the time of Emperor Tsugitai
It is said to have originated 1,500 years ago when a lacquer painter in the Katayama area repaired the broken crown of Emperor Tsugitai, a direct lineage to the modern emperor.
Craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation, the development of Echizen lacquerware
Today, many lacquerware workshops and lacquerware stores line the streets of the Kawada district of Sabae City. Lacquerware, with its beautiful luster, has become one of the traditional crafts that symbolize Tannan. Today, there are places where tourists can experience the process of making lacquerware.
