Characteristics of Tsugaru Lacquerware
The characteristic of Tsugaru Lacquerware is that it is hard and strong, very practical, and at the same time has a very elegant appearance. Tsugaru lacquerware is produced using a technique called "Togidashi Henshin-nuri," in which multiple layers of lacquer are applied and then polished to a smooth surface to create a pattern. Dozens of processes and more than two months are required to repeat this process, resulting in a complex and beautiful lacquer patterns, sturdiness, and solid feel of the furface.