WAJIMA Lacquerware at PORTE ITALIA: KOGEI + MARKET

September, 2026

  • KOGEI + MARKET by Onishi Gallery is pleased to announce a collaborative exhibition with Porte Italia in Venice this Septmber, featuring three lacquer companies based in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture - Senshudo (千舟堂), Yamagishi-shokado (山崖松花堂), and Nushiya (ヌシヤ).

     

  • WAJIMA LACQUERWARE embodies a centuries-old artisanal heritage, defined by meticulous handcrafting and exceptional durability, achieved through layered urushi (Japanese lacquer)...
    WAJIMA LACQUERWARE embodies a centuries-old artisanal heritage, defined by meticulous handcrafting and exceptional durability, achieved through layered urushi (Japanese lacquer)...
    WAJIMA LACQUERWARE embodies a centuries-old artisanal heritage, defined by meticulous handcrafting and exceptional durability, achieved through layered urushi (Japanese lacquer)...
    WAJIMA LACQUERWARE embodies a centuries-old artisanal heritage, defined by meticulous handcrafting and exceptional durability, achieved through layered urushi (Japanese lacquer)...
    WAJIMA LACQUERWARE embodies a centuries-old artisanal heritage, defined by meticulous handcrafting and exceptional durability, achieved through layered urushi (Japanese lacquer)...
    WAJIMA LACQUERWARE embodies a centuries-old artisanal heritage, defined by meticulous handcrafting and exceptional durability, achieved through layered urushi (Japanese lacquer)...

    WAJIMA LACQUERWARE embodies a centuries-old artisanal heritage, defined by meticulous handcrafting and exceptional durability, achieved through layered urushi (Japanese lacquer) techniques refined since at least 500 years ago in Wajima, located at the northern tip of the Noto Peninsula. Celebrated for its refinement and resilience, it has long been regarded as a luxury craft—prized both in Japan and internationally.

  • PORTE ITALIA is a furniture store that revives over 400 years of Venetian artisanal tradition through exquisitely hand-painted pieces, blending...

    ©Porte Italia

    PORTE ITALIA is a furniture store that revives over 400 years of Venetian artisanal tradition through exquisitely hand-painted pieces, blending historic craftsmanship with luxurious, old-world Italian elegance for modern interiors, located at Campo Santo Stefano in Venice, Italy.

     

    Stay tuned for upcoming WAJIMA LACQUERWARE installation at Porte Italia in september, 2026.