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Shikki Lacquerware
Shikki is the name for Japanese lacquerware.It seems that shikki objects have been made for several millenniums as some lacqueware dating from the Jomon period (10,000 BC - 300 BC) have been discovered.
Many places in Japan including Nagano, Wajima, Kyoto or Wakasa still produce lacquerware.
The choice of the type of wood is based on the needs.
The basic technique to make shikki is the following: a wooden piece is polished then a thin coat of lacquer is added in order to make the wood waterproof...
Sometimes a layer of clay is previously applied. Once the object is dry 3 to 5 coats of sap are added in order the make it more resistant.
The piece is then polished (usually using deer horn powder) then lustered and sometimes painted.
Craftsmen use also other techniques to get specific results:
- suri: the wooden piece is covered with lacquer then wiped with a piece of clothe. This operation is repeated four to five time to get a nice see-through finish.
- kijiro: the lacquer can be transparent or colored in black or red. The final finish is dense but slightly see-through.
- kodai tamari: the piece of wood is covered with a red lacquer before to get its final black lacquer. Along the years the color changes making each piece unique.
- clay foundation coating: a thin layer of clay is added to the piece before to apply the lacquer. The final result is very dense and smooth.
We propose different kinds of finish:
Urushi is the real traditional Japanese lacquer made from the sap of urushi, a tree growing mostly in Japan, China and Korea. The sap is purified, diluted and sometimes colored.
Cashew is a synthetic lacquer with a finish very close to urushi.
Urethane is a synthetic varnish.
Polyurethane is an other varnish which is very resistant.
All our products have exceptional heating resistance and longevity. However shikki objects are sensitive to a direct exposure to sunlight. These products can not be used in microwaves nor in dishwasher. Urushi products should be dried quickly after washing.
All our shikki products are made in Japan.
The piece is then polished (usually using deer horn powder) then lustered and sometimes painted.
Craftsmen use also other techniques to get specific results:
- suri: the wooden piece is covered with lacquer then wiped with a piece of clothe. This operation is repeated four to five time to get a nice see-through finish.
- kijiro: the lacquer can be transparent or colored in black or red. The final finish is dense but slightly see-through.
- kodai tamari: the piece of wood is covered with a red lacquer before to get its final black lacquer. Along the years the color changes making each piece unique.
- clay foundation coating: a thin layer of clay is added to the piece before to apply the lacquer. The final result is very dense and smooth.
We propose different kinds of finish:
Urushi is the real traditional Japanese lacquer made from the sap of urushi, a tree growing mostly in Japan, China and Korea. The sap is purified, diluted and sometimes colored.
Cashew is a synthetic lacquer with a finish very close to urushi.
Urethane is a synthetic varnish.
Polyurethane is an other varnish which is very resistant.
All our products have exceptional heating resistance and longevity. However shikki objects are sensitive to a direct exposure to sunlight. These products can not be used in microwaves nor in dishwasher. Urushi products should be dried quickly after washing.
All our shikki products are made in Japan.
Please note that all products which were located in this category have been moved.
Bento boxes, chopsticks, bowls and cups have been moved to the Tableware & Bento boxes category.
Boxes, vases and small tables have been moved to the Boxes & Others category.