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Kuroeya (lacquerware specialty store)
Until now, we have introduced specializing in food, but this time we have been interviewing other than food for the first time. This is Mr. Kuroeya, a specialty store of lacquerware. Founded in 1689 in 1689, it is located on the second floor of Kuroeya Kokubu Building near the base of Nihonbashi, and as soon as the elevator opens, a lot of beautiful lacquerware jumps into your eyes. A rare soup bowl made in Tokyo will welcome you next to the signboard at the front entrance. Many works are collected from all over the country, but Edo lacquerware is said to have started when Ieyasu Tokugawa invited lacquer craftsmen in Kyoto in 1590. However, there are few craftsmen, and Kuroeya seems to be focusing on local industrial development. The photo is a work by Shintaro Ataku of Sumida-ku, and Edo lacquerware is original and has a Kuroeya mark on the back. Our lacquerware sales are held at stores (including lacquerware markets four times a year), Chuo-ku Information Center, department store events, etc.
Production procedures for lacquerware
１．Aragatatori
The tochi wood is roughly shaped like a cup to dry for a long time to prevent cracking.
２．Kijihiki
It is finished in the shape of a cup using a potter's wheel.
３．Kigatame
After repairing the wood with a kokuso (a mixture of lacquer and wood chips), apply raw lacquer on the entire surface.
４．Rust with rust
Rust (a mixture of lacquer and grinding powder) is attached with a spatula.
５．Sabitogi
Sharpen the rusted cup to smooth the surface. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 several times.
６．Nakanuri
Paint the lacquer.
７．Nakatogi
Sharpen the cup again to make the surface smooth. If there is a wound, the last repair will be done.
８．Uwanuri
Paint the back side, apply the front when dry, apply the front, and when dry, apply the foot part (Itojiri), and finally paint the fuchi.
Wooden lacquer Pin Badge
A cute and elegant pin badge. What a wood. It is a gem designed by students from Tokyo University of the Arts. Why don't you put this on and take it out to Ginza in spring? I'm a man, but I'd like to wear a cat badge. A friend who saw the photo said that the bird wanted to attach it cutely.
Sushi bowls from all over the country lined up luxuriously
When you enter the store, there are many beautiful soup bowls gathered from all over the country on the right side. It's a savvy dish for mania. Even if you do not purchase it, you will explain lacquerware in detail and carefully. If you want to study, please come and visit us.
Information and others
Address: 2F Kuroeya Kokubu Building 1-2-6 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku 103-0027 (1 minute from Exit B9b of Nihombashi Station on Tokyo Metro)
TEL : 03-3272-0948
Business hours 9:00 to 18:00 Closed on weekends and holidays
※ March 2 (Wed) - 11 (Fri) Kuroeya Lacquerware Market (open during the exhibition period)
Time 9:30～17:30
Location: Kuroeya 2F (Murakami wood carving vermilion in Niigata Prefecture, accessories, etc.), 4F (Special items and annual bargaining items) Approximately 70 items on display and sales, all discounts are available.
I have learned a lot from the interview, but I taught you the basics of handling lacquerware.
Washing with a neutral detergent is OK, but be sure to wipe it off after draining. The materials are zelkova and tochi. You all know already, right?