Lacquerware, made in Odawara

Odawara, Japan - October 8 2014.
Mitsuru ISHIKAWA (center), his wife (right) and her sister (left( posing in Ishikawa Lacquer shop.

The ISHIKAWA family is the 5th generation of crafstmen. The special features of Odawara Lacquerware are the craftsmanship of the turnery and the way in which the lacquer brings out the natural beauty of the wood’s grain.

CREDIT: Jeremie Souteyrat / for The New York Times [INYT assignment]

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Filename: Odawara-ISHIKAWA_Lacquer_JSouteyrat-9308.jpg
Copyright: Jeremie Souteyrat
Image Size: 3534x5301 / 8.0MB; https://www.photoshelter.com/support/license#rm; https://www.jeremie-souteyrat.com; artisanant artisans asia asie bois craftsman craftsmanship ishikawa japan japansese japon japonais lacque lacquerware laque tradition traditional traditionnel ware wooden
Contained in galleries

Odawara, Japan - October 8 2014. <br />
Mitsuru ISHIKAWA (center), his wife (right) and her sister (left( posing in Ishikawa Lacquer shop.<br />
<br />
The ISHIKAWA family is the 5th generation of crafstmen. The special features of Odawara Lacquerware are the craftsmanship of the turnery and the way in which the lacquer brings out the natural beauty of the wood’s grain. <br />
<br />
CREDIT: Jeremie Souteyrat / for The New York Times [INYT assignment]