{"title":"Naoya Takayama","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"limited-set-of-5-hiroshima-lacquerware-sake-set","title":"【Limited set of 5】Hiroshima Lacquerware Sake Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eUnlike most lacquerware, which is created by applying layers of lacquer onto a wooden base (called kiji) made from trees such as horse chestnut, mizume, or zelkova, this sake set is crafted using the unique dry lacquer (kanshitsu) technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIn this method, instead of wood, a mold made from plaster or styrofoam is used. Layers of cloth or Japanese paper are carefully applied with lacquer glue over a hardened lacquer undercoat, then the mold is removed to form the base. The shape can be built up by hand like pottery, allowing for natural, organic forms, or refined with tools like a potter’s wheel for a precise finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eBecause of this technique, dry lacquer lacquerware offers greater freedom of expression compared to traditional wood-based methods. While it requires much more time to complete, the result is a one-of-a-kind creation that radiates a strong sense of handcraft—truly a unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：400 years ago \/ 1600AD \/ Edo period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eHiroshima has a long history of Buddhist propagation, beginning when disciples of Saint Shinran established temples such as Kōshōji and Shōrinbō. Under the protection of the Mōri clan, the number of followers grew, and the production of Buddhist altars flourished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIn 1619, Asano Nagaakira was transferred by order of the shogunate from Kii Province to Hiroshima. Skilled craftsmen accompanied him, bringing advanced techniques such as lacquerwork, which greatly enhanced the local production of Buddhist altars. Later, in 1716, a monk named Tontaka returned from Kyoto and Osaka with further refined skills in altar and ritual implement making, accelerating the craft’s development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eBy the late Edo period, Hiroshima’s castle town had gathered specialized artisans—lacquerers who painted sword scabbards, and metal fittings craftsmen—whose skills were applied to Buddhist altar production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eDuring the Meiji era, the Seto Inland Sea’s shipping routes allowed large quantities of Hiroshima-made altars to be delivered to Kyoto and Osaka. Their exceptional quality was widely recognized, demand surged, and by the end of the Taishō era, Hiroshima had become the leading production center in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eAlthough war and the atomic bombing drastically reduced both demand and the number of craftsmen, surviving artisans gradually revived the tradition. Thanks to their efforts, Hiroshima’s altar-making techniques have been faithfully preserved and passed on to the next generation, continuing into the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eNaoya Takayama\u003cbr\u003eHaving studied the traditional art of Kyoto lacquerware, Naoya Takayama has refined his skills as a lacquer master while incorporating the roiro (polished black finish) technique to create highly distinctive works. He carries on the craftsmanship and spirit of the founder, Kiyoshi Takayama, and has received numerous awards for his artistry. His lacquerware, designed for everyday use, is crafted entirely from natural materials and expresses the refined texture unique to lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/20250919-111202.jpg?v=1758290914\" alt=\"\" width=\"536\" height=\"302\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe Vanishing Lacquerware: Rediscovering Its True Value\u003cbr\u003e With the spread of plastic products, chemical paints, and changing lifestyles, lacquerware has lost many of its once-frequent roles. Yet the natural functionality it offers possesses qualities that man-made materials can never replicate. Born from living in harmony with nature, lacquerware has a long history and a proven record of being cherished by countless people. With proper repair, a single piece can be used for a lifetime and even passed down to the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eTray ：Width：30cm Height：0.8cm\u003cbr\u003eCup ：Width：7.8cm Height：4.3cm\u003cbr\u003eSake pot ：Width：10cm Depth :15  Height：10.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDry lacquer\u003cbr\u003eLacquer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis product is limited to 5 sets. Sales will end once sold out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naoya Takayama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758099841253,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/hirositu.png?v=1758250696"}],"url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/ko-in\/collections\/naoya-takayama.oembed","provider":"Suigenkyo Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}