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Experience lacquering a tray while learning about Echizen lacquerware from experienced craftsman

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Kinkori Shikkiten is a lacquerware shop run by brothers in Kawada, the town of Echizen lacquerware. In this experience, you will receive direct instruction from Mr. Masataka Kinkori, a craftsman at Kinkori Shikkiten, and experience painting lacquer on a wooden tray. The tray, which can be used for s...

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When you go to the Nishikikori lacquerware shop, you will receive a lecture from Mr. Nishikikori about Echizen lacquerware and the experience, and then choose your own tray. The grain of the wood varies depending on the wood, so please choose the one you like.

Lacquer can cause a rash, so you will be wearing rental gloves, arm covers, and an apron to try wiping the lacquer.

First, Mr. Nishikikori shows us a model, and then we actually apply the lacquer ourselves using the craftsman's tools. Even if there is a difficult part, Mr. Nishikikori will teach you directly next to you, so even beginners can participate with confidence. The trays painted by the customer will be shipped in 4-5 weeks after drying and finishing.

Once you've finished your experience, you can enjoy shopping at the attached Nishikikori Lacquerware shop and SAVA! STORE, run by the design office TSUGI, so be sure to stop by.

A tray that can be used for serving meals or as a tray for breakfast or snacks will turn your ordinary moments into your favorite ones. Why not join us in making Maitrey that you can use forever?

*The tray in the photo is an image. The shape of the actual experience will be different.

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