Tsugaru-nuri Accessories
“SUCOSi”
-3months
All accessories are carefully made by hand.
It takes 3 months to complete.
-300years
Tsugaru-nuri is a traditional Japanese craft that uses natural lacquer “URUSHI” to create patterns.
The pattern is created by applying layers of natural lacquer and grinding it many times.
It has a history of about 300 years.
-9000years
Natural lacquer “URUSHI” is a sustainable natural material that has been used for about 9000 years.
ABOUT TSUGARUNURI
ABOUT BRAND
-KABA-
Tsugaru-nuri has a history of about 300 years and is a beautiful and robust traditional craft that uses lacquer, a natural coating made from tree sap, to create elegant patterns. However, its sales have been declining due to the spread of inexpensive mass-produced products, etc. KABA was established with the hope of improving this situation, enhancing the skills of young craftspeople, and contributing to the succession and development of traditional crafts.
-To utilize the sensitivity of craftsmen, especially young craftsmen, who are involved in Tsugaru-nuri.
-To develop new markets by developing new products.
-To create a possibility to be accepted by the new generation of Tsugaru-nuri craftsmen.
In Japan, we use the word “baka” to mean extraordinary. Tsugaru-nuri is also known as “BAKA-nuri” because it is carefully made with a great deal of time and effort. The name “KABA” is derived from the word BAKA turned upside down.