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Crafts
ECHIZEN-SHIKKI
Fukui
The realm of a master craftsman, reached through 80 years of diligent study
One of the methods of decoration of ECHIZEN-SHIKKI lacquerware is "maki-e," painted with lacquer and gold powder. Sanao Matsuda is a master craftsman who continues to work on this technique even now, at over 90 years old. Enjoy the works of a master craftsman, who has been awarded the Prime Minister's Award and designated as an intangible cultural asset, in Ginza.
Demonstration or Workshop
GINZA Area
9
SEIKADO Ginza Main Store
- Schedule
- Maki-e Demonstration by Contemporary Master Artisan Sanao Matsuda
Oct. 17 (Fri.) 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Oct. 18 (Sat.) 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Oct. 19 (Sun.) 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Detail
- Mr. Sanao Matsuda, a contemporary master artisan who continues to refine his craftsmanship even after 90 years of age, will be visiting SEIKADO Ginza Main Store from October 17 to 19 as part of JAPAN TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEK 2025, where he will demonstrate his maki-e techniques.
Why not enjoy a fun time viewing his magnificent collection of works and his masterful skills?
*Important Notes and Remarks
・Number of Participants：Sessions are free to observe.
・Participation Fee：No
・Advance Reservations：No
Shop
GINZA Area
9
SEIKADO Ginza Main Store
Usable art.
Coloring your everyday life like an art museum
Seikado Ginza is a multi-brand store that brings together excellent traditional crafts from around the country, such as Kyoto ceramics and Edo Kiriko glass. It offers a selection of stylish, handmade tableware that you'll want to keep on using. Those pieces of tableware, all in keeping with modern lifestyles, are made by making full use of the techniques of famous production areas, renowned artists, and up-and-coming young artists.
- Address
- EXITMELSA 4F, 5-7-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- TEL
- +81-3-6263-8390
- Opening hours
- 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Store holiday
- Holidays during the period: None
- WEB
- https://seika-dou.com/
