Layering Beauty — The Story of Shitsurindo

There’s a quiet town in Fukui Prefecture called Echizen — known as the birthplace of Japanese lacquerware. The air is often cool and misty, the kind of climate where urushi (natural lacquer) dries slowly and beautifully. It’s here, in Japan’s oldest lacquerware region, that Shitsurindo has been crafting pieces by hand since 1793.

For over eight generations, the Shitsurindo workshop has focused on Nu-shi, the art of lacquer application. But lacquerware in Echizen is never the work of one artisan alone — it’s a shared craft, shaped by a community of hands.
Urushi tappers. Woodturners. Foundation builders. Lacquerers. Gold and silver detailers.
Each step, carried out with quiet precision, adds depth and meaning to the final piece.

At Shitsurindo, tradition runs deep — but so does innovation. Their Echizen Hard Lacquer is a modern evolution: 100% natural lacquer, developed through years of experimentation to be both beautiful and durable — even dishwasher safe. It’s a reminder that traditional crafts don’t need to be delicate or untouchable. They can live with us, at the table, every day.

“We paint beauty. We layer with art.”

This philosophy is felt in every bowl, cup, and tray. Designed to last. Meant to be used.
We’re proud to share the work of Shitsurindo — not just as objects, but as part of a thoughtful, intentional lifestyle.