Leather canister ver.1Yoko Ichikawa is a lacquer leather artist, who creates beautiful objects using traditional techniques that she has modernised in an original way. Yoko shapes treated leather, then stitches the leather up with hemp thread and finally paints the lacquer to preserve and harden the surface. Yoko does not paint every part of the work with lacquer. A lacquer leather container preserves its contents well. From as early as 550AD people kept treasure in

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Citrus Blossom (Shizuoka)

W 60 x 350 mm

Versatile style

Our gift vouchers are hand written for a personal touch

brass fitting

NZ and her expertise & understanding of materials is incredible and she has been a dream to collaborate with

Materials:  Sterling Silver (925 silver)

so it has very low porosity and can hold water for a period of time

This is unframed work but we could organise a framing for you to fit it in your space as an option - please inquire us below email

Namika Nakai's Teaware - Esker's series

During the workshop you will explore Kurinuki using soft and hard clays with lots of tips and techniques shared along the way as you make your original vessel