It began as a hakujiya (a woodworking shop)

The workshop originally started as a Wajima lacquerware factory in the late Edo period.
In the early Showa period (1926-1989), Hisayuki Kirimoto gathered wood carvers and started Hookjiya, and since then has continued to produce not only lacquerware, but also furniture and building interior materials using lacquer.

A ” hoojiya” is a craftsman who makes bowls and vessels using the wood as it is. The works of Kirimoto Mokkosho also stand out for their lacquerware, which brings out the natural texture of the wood.
On this day, Nakata was able to experience the process of applying lacquer to a spoon. The shape of the wooden base is a soft curve that fits well in the hand.

Wajima Lacquerware Suitable for Daily Life

Taiichi Kirimoto, the third-generation owner, studied product design and worked in corporate office planning before returning to Wajima to work in the woodworking industry. Traditional lacquerware and lacquerware that blends into modern life. Another challenge is to expand the possibilities of lacquerware. He creates lacquerware while keeping an eye on the needs of the times and striking a balance between the two.

Kirimoto Mokkosho” continues to produce lacquerware with the hope that lacquer will blend in with today’s lifestyle. In order to make lacquer more familiar to people, the company opened a “lacquer office” in Koto-ku, Tokyo. The room is entirely covered in lacquer. The walls, doors, and top panel are all covered with lacquer. ……
It is truly a room where life is lived together with lacquer. Anyone who makes a reservation can visit the room.

Having a chance to come in contact with Wajima lacquerware

Under the slogan “Lacquer is a friend,” he and other craftsmen established “Gallery WAICHI” in his hometown. The gallery was established to showcase the quality of lacquerware, innovative designs, and the passion that each craftsman puts into his work.

Lacquerware is a tradition of Wajima.
Craftsmen always have a desire to “bring lacquerware into daily life. Lacquerware with a warm luster and long-lasting luster is a must-have item when you want to pause for a moment and live a careful life.

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