Our beckoning cat

My first encounter with Maki-e

I remember it was probably on the Buddhist altar at my parents' house.

Dull gold lacquer decoration

The Buddhist altar room with its black lacquer altar

The air is cool and chilly

Not a suitable place for small children.

I have unusual tastes

I love staying in this place for some reason.

When my grandfather wasn't looking,

I couldn't help but want to touch the Buddhist altar implements.

I have memories.

More than half a century has passed since then,

I discovered a new tortoiseshell makie.

"Maki-e artist Takeshi Matsuyama"

Precise designs and confident line drawings

Skilled technology and

You can really feel the artistic sense of the makie artist.

Called our "beckoning cat"

The two brooches I love are:

The eyes of the shell and mother-of-pearl inlay are lively.

The fur is also very shiny and I love this piece.

Moo Ju Sashiko Coat

I'm having fun with the colors.

"Oshidori" is

The design of the two birds nestled together is adorable,

Although it is a classic design

The lacquer on the edge

It contains oriental elements

I felt the unique attention to detail that only Mr. Matsuyama could show.


And so, before I knew it,

I started collecting tortoiseshell makie.

A childhood favorite

It's still going on.

I want to keep it

It is one of Japan's fine arts and crafts.