Kishu Lacquerware

The region has been producing negoro-nuri since the 13th century and Kuroe-nuri since the Muromachi period Negoro-nuri is a lacquering style which was practiced by monks at Negoroji temple, where they made their daily utensils. This lacquerware is originally red, but the surfaces become worn through use and the underlying black lacquer coating shows through in places, and this is considered a revelation of very profound taste. The region today produces a wide range of everyday lacquerware.