Collection: and ethical

The nature and traditions of Okinawa.
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create works based on images of Okinawa, such as the ocean, a quiet morning beach, the plants of Yanbaru, and the coral that grows in the clear sea.

Established 190 years ago, the lacquer store in Kyoto offers simple and modern lacquerware that seamlessly integrates into contemporary living spaces.

We have numerous overseas customers and will continue to convey the charm of lacquer to the world.

MORIKOUGEI, specializing in wood made from paper-thin slices of wood, was founded in 1953 in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, and has been crafting products for about 70 years to date.

We manufacture and sell trays with distinctive designs. These designs are unique in that the color of the wood grain appears differently depending on the angle and direction of light.

This effect is achieved through innovative methods of gluing and trimming the grain.

"KIKOF" is a product brand launched in 2014 by "Mother Lake Products," an organization formed by artisans around Lake Biwa, and "KIGI," a Tokyo-based company involved in various creative activities.

KIGI engages in diverse creative endeavors in Tokyo, while Mother Lake Products represents a collective of craftsmen around Lake Biwa.

Commitment to Products:

• KIKOF ceramics originate from Shigaraki.
• Shigaraki clay boasts a rough texture, simple warmth, and unique characteristics.
• Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, was situated further south than its current location 2 to 3 million years ago.
• Shigaraki ware is crafted from the clay of that ancient Lake Biwa layer.