Hikobei IV

    Hikobei IV was appointed as a purveyor to the Sento Imperial Palace (the imperial palace of an abdicated emperor). Hikobei VI was proficient in an elegant art, and produced a number of excellent articles such as tea utensils for grand masters of Japanese tea ceremonies. Hikobei VIII exported lacquerware and was considered a pioneer of the lacquerware trade. He also established Kyoto Maki-e Art School and contributed to nurturing the younger generation. Nowadays, we have developed a wide range of articles, not only luxury maki-e but also daily use table ware and interior goods. We have also actively been collaborating with overseas companies and creators to enhance our possibilities and have been disseminating the infinite attractions of Kyoto-style lacquerware to the world.

    • A picture of the shop in Teramachi Ayanokoji, at the time of its foundation. The large cup at the front of the store still exists today.

    • A building with an exhibition space and guest house was built in Okazaki in 1918. The photo is of the early Showa Era　[approx. 1926–1941].

    • A part of the Lacquer Workshop