株式会社川口屋漆器店
Children's Fork
Children's Fork
Supplementary product information
Supplementary product information
Production region: Kagawa Prefecture
Size:
・(Width) 15.5cm
・(Depth) 2.5cm
・(Height) 1.5cm
Materials: Natural wood / Lacquer
＜Precautions for use＞
・Dishwashers, dryers, and microwaves cannot be used
・Kitchen detergent may be used
＜Care instructions＞
・Wash with water using a soft sponge, then wipe dry with a cloth
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Children's spoon made from Kagawa lacquerware.
Lightweight and durable, easy for children to handle, so it can be used safely from early childhood.
The size is also convenient for use as a dessert fork.
The pleasant feel against the lips, unique to wooden crafts, is also appealing.
※Please note that due to the use of natural materials and handcrafted production, there may be individual variations in wood grain and subtle color tones.
The History of Kagawa Lacquerware
Kagawa lacquerware dates back approximately 200 years. It developed during the Edo period through industrial promotion policies by the Matsudaira family, who were the lords of Takamatsu Domain. Among the artisans, Tamakaji Zokoku is said to have established the foundation of today's Kagawa lacquerware by studying lacquerware techniques such as carved lacquer, zonsei, and kinma from China and Southeast Asia, and establishing his own distinctive artistic style.
Five techniques of Kagawa lacquerware
The techniques of "kinma," "zonsei," and "choshitsu" express patterns by using carving techniques with engraving tools and blades on vessels coated with layers of colored lacquer. "Goto-nuri" features timeless patterns based on vermillion, while "Zokoku-nuri" involves repeatedly applying lacquer to the wood base and finishing with a sprinkling of Manchurian wild rice powder.
Brand name: "87.5"
Kukai (Kobo Daishi: 774-835), born in Sanuki (Kagawa Prefecture), is said to have frequently practiced asceticism in this region. The Shikoku Pilgrimage involves visiting eighty-eight sacred sites associated with Kobo Daishi, tracing his footsteps. The brand name "87.5" of Kawaguchiya Lacquerware Store was named after the location of their workshop, which lies on the path between the 87th temple, Nagao-ji, and the 88th temple, Okubo-ji, of the Shikoku eighty-eight temple pilgrimage. This name reflects their desire to "introduce more people to lacquerware from Shikoku and Kagawa."
Kagawa lacquerware
Kagawa lacquerware is produced in and around Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. With a history dating back to the Edo period, five techniques—"kinma," "zonsei," "carved lacquer," "Goto-nuri," and "Zokoku-nuri"—were designated as traditional crafts under the Traditional Crafts Industry Development Act in February 1976. A diverse range of products are created, from small items such as confectionery containers and trays to large pieces including decorative shelves and furniture.