WAJIMA KIRIMOTO

Mr. Kirimoto's family has been working with "wood and lacquer" for over 200 years, and they also work as a wood craftsmen while also planning and designing products in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Wajima Kirimoto works with many artisans to collaborate on wood products, lacquerware, furniture, and interior design in a region that implements division or work and sells their products directly without using wholesalers.

Wajima Urushi lacquer ware is characterized by wood material that is reinforced with a cloth before applying layers of lacquer to ensure strength. One of the local materials is "Diatomaceous earth," which is a naturally occurring sand extracted from Mt. Komine in Wajima City. It ages beautifully, and it becomes more attractive with time. Wajima Urushi lacquer ware has an established impression as a luxury lacquer within Japan. However, it is an easy-to-use item for everyday use.