Breathtakingly beautiful lacquerware crafted by hand

Ishioka ISHIOKA KOGEI is a well known producer of Tsugaru lacquer ware, located in Aomori prefecture in Northern Japan. Tsugaru-nuri is a type of lacquerware that has been passed down for over 300 years in the region and is recognized as Aomori Prefecture’s only traditional craft.
This family business is continuously developing new products that combine the tradition of lacquer with the needs of contemporary life. Craftsman Keiichi says: "All our products follow a simple design and are easy to use. They have a warm and human touch from the fact that they are hand-made with high attention to every detail". They are renowned for their quality, unique application and colors. Browse their beautiful tableware, interior and popular bento items

Trays

Bowls

Chopsticks

Tea ware

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  • ISHIOKA Tsugaru lacquer Serving Tray, Nanako black

    ISHIOKA KOGEI

    ISHIOKA Tsugaru lacquer Serving Tray, Nanako black

    Ishioka Craft is a producer of Tsugaru lacquer in Aomori prefecture in Northern Japan. The Tsugaru type of lacquer has over 300 years of history and it differs in the way that instead of being spread...
    $140.80
  • ISHIOKA Tsugaru lacquer Coffee Tray, Nanako black

    ISHIOKA KOGEI

    ISHIOKA Tsugaru lacquer Coffee Tray, Nanako black

    Ishioka Craft is a producer of Tsugaru lacquer in Aomori prefecture in Northern Japan. The Tsugaru type of lacquer has over 300 years of history and it differs in the way that instead of being spread...
    $211.20
  • ISHIOKA Tsugaru lacquer Coffee Tray, Kara-nuri black

    ISHIOKA KOGEI

    ISHIOKA Tsugaru lacquer Coffee Tray, Kara-nuri black

    Ishioka Craft is a producer of Tsugaru lacquer in Aomori prefecture in Northern Japan. The Tsugaru type of lacquer has over 300 years of history and it differs in the way that instead of being spread...
    $140.80
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ISHIOKA KOGEI's Tsugaru Nuri 

Tsugaru Lacquer originates from the Tsugaru district in Hirosaki city in northern Japan.
Several layers of different-colored lacquer, to which eggwhite has been added, are applied to a wooden core using a perforated spatula.

Rather than spreading the lacquer on as is the convention, Tsugaru craftsmen pat the the lacquer on with the spatula, thereby creating different patterns and textures. The layers of lacquer are then burnished down to produce the characteristic mottled patterning.

Kara-nuru -
the most commonly produced style with characteristic marks.

Nanako - 
Edo style using small seeds to create a unique pattern. 

Monsha - 
Charcoal powder is used to create a matte finish. 

Nishiki - 

Brocade patterns that used to be only for high-ranking groups and samurai.