Akane-Japan » Create Tradition

Incorporating items and designs that not present in traditional Japanese crafts, Akane-Japan produces products that show the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship.

They plan to continue expanding their product lineup to include items that transcend the boundaries of Japanese craftsmanship. This innovative company is bringing together modern artisans from various fields to create and offer new products, so please look forward to the new items they’ll be developing.

What is urushi?

Urushi is the Japanese word for “lacquer”, which originally refers to a high-quality varnish made using urushiol extracted from lacquer trees. It is primarily used on woodcraft products.

Due to the recent decline in natural lacquer, alternatives such as cashew lacquer and water-based urethane lacquer are also being used in many products labeled as “lacquerware”. For this reason, natural lacquer is now called “hon urushi” (true lacquer), while other types are referred to as “craft lacquer,” a distinction recommended by lacquer-related associations. Currently, products simply marked as “lacquer” are almost all made using alternative lacquers.

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Kawachikokubu-yaki pottery crafts Transparent and Glass Oribe set

Incorporating items and designs that not present in traditional Japanese crafts, Akane-Japan produces products that show the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship.

Mugs

Bowls

Saucer

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