Over time, the craft spread from China to other parts of Asia and new techniques were developed, each demanding patience and ...

The creation of traditional lacquerware is a refined art that requires precision and dedication. Artisans meticulously apply multiple layers of natural lacquer onto wood, bamboo, or metal surfaces ...

We follow UK-born Suzanne Ross - a lacquerware artisan in Wajima - in her efforts to recover after this January's quake, and meet Chinese Tomoe Setsubai who runs a Japanese confectionery in Yokohama.

In Wajima, the heart of Japan's lacquerware tradition, Paul Carter meets a community determined to preserve their craft. From the intricate layering glossy lacquer to precision decoration ...

WAJIMA, Ishikawa Prefecture--The Noto Peninsula earthquake dealt a severe blow to the production of Wajima-nuri traditional lacquerware, which is designated an important intangible cultural heritage.

A possible swan song for Jonathan Anderson, Loewe’s "Crafted World" exhibition is a love letter to the handmade.

Raden, a decorative lacquerware technique, uses the glimmering inner layer of shells. The inlay appears to float ...

WASHINGTON—Stuffed Super Mario toys and Wajima-nuri lacquerware are among the gifts that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida brought to U.S. President Joe Biden for his state visit. On the afternoon ...

A new chapter in vocational education and intangible cultural heritage preservation began as the Beijing Arts and Crafts ...