Namiki - List of Artisan

People who make Namiki Kokkokai

“Kokkokai” are a group of Maki-e artisans formed in 1931 centered around Gonroku Matsuda, who later became a living national treasure.
The name “Kokkokai” was derived from a quote by Ryosuke Namiki the founder, “In the way Sumo is Japan’s national sport, Maki-e is the nation’s light.”
Even today, Maki-e artisans from inside and outside the company, who have inherited Matsuda’s will, are making lacquerware around the country.
Kokkokai or the name of the artisans have been inscribed on each individual piece of Namiki work.

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