Maki-e Experience

【Experience the Essence of Aizu Lacquer】 A unique 'Maki-e' experience manipulating colors and light

Aizu region's proud traditional craft, 'Aizu Lacquer.' Among them, 'Maki-e,' which decorates patterns drawn with lacquer using color powders and gold powder, is one of the most glamorous and profound techniques. In this tour, you will have the opportunity to directly engage with this historic technique and create a one-of-a-kind original piece.

■ Design freely and safely with non-allergenic lacquer 
The base items you can choose from include wind chimes that produce a refreshing sound or hand mirrors perfect for everyday use.
In this experience, we use 'synthetic lacquer,' so there is no worry about the allergic reactions typical of lacquer. Even those with sensitive skin can immerse themselves in creating designs with peace of mind.

■ A magical moment woven with 7 colors of powder and cotton 
The most intricate and exciting part of this experience is the process of placing '7 colors of powder' on the lines drawn with lacquer. Instead of a brush, we use 'cotton' to gently sprinkle the colors, creating soft gradients and vivid three-dimensional expressions. The moment when the breathtakingly beautiful colors set and your unique design suddenly emerges is truly an emotional experience. Why not take home a memory of your journey with this timeless traditional technique?