Japanese Urushi Oval Lunch Box Artisans cut paper into thin

Artisans cut paper into thin pieces

so you can use it as a storage box for small items for a long time

Yuzen washi paper is so strong and durable that you can sew it and use it in textile art

The paper is actually quite common in our daily life

Some of the lanterns retain old-fashioned traditional forms

Japanese Urushi Oval Lunch Box Artisans cut paper into thinThese items are made using the traditional Hida Shunkei lacquerware technique from Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. This area is rich in forest resources. As a result, woodworking techniques have long been developed there. The Hida Shunkei lacquerware technique was devised to fully bring out the beauty of the wood. Hinoki cypress and Sawara cypress are used to craft magemono bent wood vessels. First, thin sheets of wood are steeped in warm water until