Fuku-Ume Plate (5-set)

Isuke – Specialized Urushi Lacquer in Kyoto for Over 190 Years

Isuke was founded in Kyoto as an Urushi lacquer business in the late Edo period (1600-1868). The company has produced the genuine material of Japanese lacquerware and lacquerware products for more than 190 years.

This family company, now operating under its 7th generation, continues to specialize in simple and cutting-edge tableware that combines the long-standing techniques of Japanese Urushi lacquerware with novel designs. Everyone at Isuke is committed to and passionate about bringing the beauty of Urushi lacquerware to the world.

Urushi: Japanese Lacquerware – Meticulous Craftsmanship

Asian lacquer trees produce a unique, natural sap that is unmatched by modern imitations. The sap’s strength makes their products both highly durable a