{"title":"Echizen","description":"\u003cp\u003eRooted in the city of Sabae, Echizen is celebrated for its mastery in \u003ci\u003eurushi\u003c\/i\u003e lacquer, \u003ci\u003ewashi\u003c\/i\u003e paper, fine cutlery, and woodwork. The nearby town of Kawada remains the heart of Echizen lacquerware, where small workshops—often family-run or single-artist studios—collaborate under the Echizen Lacquerware Cooperative. This community fosters the meeting of seasoned artisans and emerging designers, sustaining one of Japan’s most vibrant and innovative craft traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-urushi-lacquered-wooden-business-card-case","title":"Japanese Urushi Lacquered Wooden Business Card Case, Crane Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet our Japanese Urushi Lacquered Wooden Business Card Case handcrafted in Echizen, Japan. The urushi lacquer finish is exquisite and would look perfect on any desk. The crane motif particularly makes this a perfect gift - in Asia including Japan, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecrane is one of the mystical, holy creatures along with dragons and tortoise and symbolizes \u003c\/span\u003egood fortune and longevity\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e because of its fabled life span of a thousand years. The case \u003c\/span\u003ecomes packaged in a beautiful washi paper covered box, thus also perfect for gifting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentered around the city of Sabae, Echizen is famous for its production of urushi lacquer as well as washi paper, chef’s knives, woodwork and ceramics. Due to the influx of young, entrepreneurial craftsmen and artists, Echizen boasts one of the most lively and innovative crafts scenes in Japan. Most of the Echizen lacquer is produced in the small town Kawada, where many small lacquer producing companies collaborate under the banner of the Echizen Lacquerware Cooperative. Companies are one-man business or have staff up to 10 people. The Cooperative promotes collaboration by matching experienced craftsmen with young designers and promoting the new products in the Echizen Lacquer Community Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:  L 4.3\" (11cm) W 2.9\" (7.3cm) x D 1.4\" (3.6cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: Please use a soft cloth for cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echizen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42652669968573,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/products\/IMG_2270.jpg?v=1675959157"},{"product_id":"japanese-urushi-lacquered-wooden-round-box-kudzu-flower-motif","title":"Japanese Urushi Lacquered Wooden Round Box, Kudzu Flower Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet our Japanese Urushi Lacquered Wooden Round Box with Kudzu Flower Motif, handcrafted in Echizen, Japan. \u003c\/span\u003eThis round wooden box is finished with a rich layer of \u003ci\u003eurushi\u003c\/i\u003e lacquer and adorned with a delicate \u003ci\u003ekudzu\u003c\/i\u003e flower motif — a symbol of resilience and quiet beauty. Its smooth, lustrous surface reflects the depth and tradition of Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for storing jewelry, keepsakes, or small personal items, it also stands beautifully on its own as an artful object. Each piece comes carefully packaged in a \u003ci\u003ewashi\u003c\/i\u003e paper–covered box, making it an ideal gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRooted in the city of Sabae, Echizen is celebrated for its mastery in \u003ci\u003eurushi\u003c\/i\u003e lacquer, \u003ci\u003ewashi\u003c\/i\u003e paper, fine cutlery, and woodwork. The nearby town of Kawada remains the heart of Echizen lacquerware, where small workshops—often family-run or single-artist studios—collaborate under the Echizen Lacquerware Cooperative. This community fosters the meeting of seasoned artisans and emerging designers, sustaining one of Japan’s most vibrant and innovative craft traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Φ 4.4\" (11.2cm) x H 1.8\" (4.6cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare: Please use a soft cloth for cleaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echizen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42659364929725,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/products\/IMG_2252.jpg?v=1676312767"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/collections\/echizen.oembed","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}