Yuko Tsutsujimori Kawatsure Lacquerware／Akita Prefecture
Biography
Born in Kawatsure Lacquer Ware Studio.
Trained at the Wajima Lacquer Art Technical Training Institute for 5 years.
Worked in the family business as a chinkin-shi.
Certified as a traditional craftsman in 2019.
Awards
Awarded the Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Prize at the 22nd Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association Works Exhibition.
Profile
What inspired you to get into this work?
When I was a high school student, I observed a class of Mr. Fumio Mae, a Living National Treasure of Chinkin with my father and was shown a trial engraving of his work! I was so excited.
What do you want to appeal the most in your work?
Chinkin is a technique that cannot be redone.
Chinkin is a technique that cannot be redone, and is expressed by a combination of lines and dots.
What do you keep in mind when creating your work?
I make comfortable works that you can feel the warmth of handmade work.
I make them with a happy heart.
What do you want to achieve from now on? Or how do you want to live?
New every day,
We aim to create something that many people
We aim to create something that many people can look forward to.