Kagawa Lacquerware (Traditional lacquerware with unique techniques)

Kagawa lacquerware, produced mainly in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, has been a traditional lacquerware since the Edo period　(1600-1868) and is designated as a national traditional craft. It is characterized by unique techniques such as "kinma", "gotou-nuri", and "zonsei". Lacquerware is heat-resistant, durable, and has a beautiful luster that deepens as it is used. It is loved as a quality vessel that enriches daily life, with a sense of serenity amidst its glamour.