Hayato Otani

Box of rantai for shikishi with painted design of ajiro.

  • Lacquerware
  • Presented in 2014
  • Sold Out

Category Lacquerware
Year Presented 2014
Exhibition The 61th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition

  • Lacquered bamboo

    Bamboo is ideal for weaving various forms. The bamboo is split into thin strips, peeled, and coated with multiple layers of lacquer. Pieces of basketry made from lacquered bamboo (known as rantai) are lightweight and durable.

Living National Treasure Hayato Otani

photo Hayato Otani

Bamboo woven base, kinma* * Kinma: applying lacquer on the bamboo woven base, carving patterns, applying color lacquer, and polishing