KYOTO LACQUERWARE

Lacquerware is one of Japan's leading crafts and has long been at the heart of Japanese tableware art.

Today, it is less commonly used for domestic purposes and is rather regarded as a luxury item. Kyoto lacquerware is known as 'Kyoto lacquerware' and its history is closely related to the tea ceremony.

Kyoto is recognized as the center of the lacquer industry because of the high quality of Kyoto lacquerware, its elegant and refined design and, after all, its beauty. There is a wide range of different types of lacquerware, including boxes and tableware as well as decorative objects made of lacquer.

Lacquerware ISUKE

Lacquerware ISUKE is a lacquerware shop that was founded in Kyoto 190 years ago.

In particular, the original brand "isuke" simply expresses the essential qualities of lacquerware, such as the warmth of wood, the moisture of the lacquer coating and the beauty of the decoration.

By combining the excellent lacquerware craftsmanship cultivated over many years with the skills of modern design, the appeal of lacquerware is expressed in a simple way, and many products are produced to give a "little happiness" (ease, healing, moisture and tenderness) to everyday life.

There is a wide range of lacquerware for everyday use and for special occasions, making it a perfect souvenir from Kyoto.

Lacquerware as souvenirs

Lacquerware has now become luxury tableware, but ISUKE offers a wide range of simple, affordable lacquerware that fits in with everyday life. This makes lacquerware the perfect souvenir of Kyoto for foreigners.

Here are some of our favorite souvenirs.

BOWLS for Cereal and Soup

These bowls are made for the color of lacquer based on traditional Japanese colors. These are just the right size for dessert, fruit, or even cereal and soup, so they are useful for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and many other occasions of daily meals!

SMALL PLATES

In Japan, small plates are called mame-zara.

It can be used to put a little sweets on, as a plate for serving food, or as a coaster. They are not bulky, so they are convenient to take home as souvenirs.

Multi-use Tray

This wooden long rectangular tray can be used not only as a carrying tray, but also as a luncheon mat. Although it is a little bulky, it is easy to use and can be used in daily life even when given as a souvenir.

Shop Information

ISUKE still has an actual lacquerware shop in the same location where it was founded. You can purchase the product in person at the shop.

If you don't have time to visit the shop, you can also purchase online and have them sent directly from the shop to your home overseas. Or you can also contact us and we will deliver them to your hotel.