Biography

These two brothers are unusual in that they specialize in creating ‘core lacquer’ objects, made entirely out of natural lacquer without the usual wooden core, that involve an unbelievably long and complicated process. They are continually studying to improve their technique and create an everlasting beauty that will never dull.

 

Biography:

1961       Born in Wajima, Ishikawa, Japan - Sōyō Yamagishi

1963       Born in Wajima, Ishikawa, Japan - Shōdō Yamagishi

Present   Based in Wajima, Ishikawa, Japan producing Wajima Lacquerware.

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