In Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, Japanese lacquer craftsman Tomoaki Nakano resides, having apprenticed under his father for 15 years before succeeding him in 1996. Renowned for his distinctive style, Nakano, who won the "Japanese Folk Art Museum Exhibition" prize, established his own studio and gallery space in 2014.

His unique approach involves the meticulous application of numerous thin lacquer coats over an extended period, culminating in a final thick coat that highlights the wooden form's shape, resulting in functional and aesthetically pleasing lacquerware. OEN Shop is delighted to showcase a curated selection of Nakano's work.