"Maki-e" is a traditional craft unique to Japan. A typical technique of lacquer art is to draw a pattern on the surface of a vessel with lacquer using a fine brush, and before the lacquer hardens, sprinkle gold powder from above to decorate it. This time, we will introduce pendants and pierced earrings that utilize the technique of "Maki-e" sold by "Urushi Art Hariya".

FUN! JAPAN EDITORS’ VIEW

1. Expressing the elegant Mt. Fuji with a stylish design
2. Manufactured in Yamanaka lacquer ware, a production center of nationally designated traditional crafts
3. The authentic quality guaranteed by the 450 years history of lacquer ware production area and 200 years history of Maki-e lacquer ware.

A gem that conveys the warmth unique to handicrafts

 

Introducing this time are pendants and earrings with Mt. Fuji as a motif in the "Bisai" series of accessories that make use of the technique of "Maki-e". In Japan, many works of art based on Mt. Fuji, such as haiku, Chinese poetry, and paintings, have been created. During the Edo period, ukiyo-e paintings such as "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" became very popular and crossed the sea far away, affecting Van Gogh and Monet. We cannot help drawing Mt. Fuji, which has a magnificent beauty.

Handmade one by one by craftsmen who have been involved in lacquer art for a long time

"Urushi Art Hariya" was established in 1981 as a Maki-e lacquer work studio at Yamanaka Onsen in Ishikawa Prefecture. We are making pioneering efforts such as making accessories from Maki-e lacquer work and Maki-e lacquer work for new materials, because we want people to feel closer to Japan's unique Maki-e lacquer work. Five craftsmen who have been involved in lacquer art for a long time are handmade one by one to make the world's highest level Maki-e lacquer accessories.

"Bisai" series in which motifs are drawn by hand using lacquer and gold powder on small golden-lip pearl osyter’s shells

 

 

 

 

"Bisai", the brand of "Urushi Art Hariya", was born in 2015. In Japanese, "Bisai" (微細) means extremely small and trivial things. The products of the "Bisai" series are hand-drawn one by one using lacquer and gold powder on a small golden-lip pearl oyster’s shell with the size of less than 1 cm. Gorgeous and beautiful lacquer, graceful gold glitter, shiny pearl oyster’s shells ... It wraps the wearer in an elegant atmosphere.

Each product is handmade, so each one has a slightly different look, and each one is the one and the only in the world. There is a charm not found in ready-made products made at the factory. When shipping, it will be delivered in a special gift box with a light pink sleeve and a logo mark stamped with gold foil. Recommended as a gift for loved ones.

Product Information

Fuji Series Pendant (blue / red / black / yellow / green)

• Size:
• Top: Length 5.5mm x Width 7mm x Thickness 1mm
• Chain: about 45 cm
• Weight: 1g
• Material:
• Top: Gold-lip pearl oyster’s shell, lacquer, gold powder
• Metal fittings: K10YG
• Made in Japan
• Made by Urushi Art Hariya

Fuji Series Pierced Earrings (blue / red / black / yellow / green)

• Size: length 7 mm x width 5.5 mm x thickness 1 mm
• Weight: 1g
• Material:
• Top: Gold-lip pearl oyster’s shell, lacquer, gold powder
• Metal fittings: Hook part (K18)
• Made in Japan
• Made by Urushi Art Hariya

*Timing and amount of production lots may vary by product. Final product may differ partially in design from what is shown.

*Since all products are handmade, products may vary and have some differences from what is shown. All products are made new and are unused, but please understand before placing an order.

* Delays to shipping times may occur depending on the order status, the supply of materials, manufacturing process, etc.

* Depending on the monitor settings, the colors actual products may appear differently.

*After a product arrives, returns and refunds will only be accepted if the product is defective upon arrival.

*If the number of orders is much more than the prediction, delivery may be delayed, or the orders exceeded may be cancelled.

 

Estimated delivery date

We will ship items by the sequential order from the end of the month following the month of purchase.
However, if there are many orders, additional production will be required and shipping may be delayed.