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Morita Kazaemon started his urushi lacquerware store shortly after the company was founded in 1829. In the furniture town of Ōkawa, lacquer was indispensable as a finishing material for furniture, such as Buddhist altars and chests of drawers. The house was rebuilt in 1905 and has a large hanging door in the entrance ceiling. Its history can be felt from the nameplate on the eaves and the signboard inside the store. The current seventh generation of lacquer artisans manufacture and sell various products, such as kintsugi (using gold to repair broken ceramics), restoration, and custom-made orders. The original lacquerware has geometric and other patterns, is extremely durable, and is designed to fit today's lifestyles. Each piece is made with the utmost care. The store sells lacquerware, gold leaf, persimmon tannin, and other products.
By mixing protein into the lacquer, the lacquer's strength is significantly increased, and lacquerware resistant to metal spoons and other objects was developed. The lacquerware known as tsuishitsu is painted on in a thick, wavy pattern. This store offers a wide variety of items, such as dishes that display light blue and pink, plates that go well with Western cuisine, and business card cases. Like ceramic and glassware, it can be used daily and washed with a soft sponge and dishwashing detergent. While tsuishitsu lacquerware can be put in the dishwasher, we recommend washing it by hand. Why don't you try using lacquerware somewhere in your everyday life?