Echizen Lacquer Soup Bowl by Shitsurindo
Echizen Lacquer Soup Bowl by Shitsurindo
Echizen Lacquer Soup Bowl by Shitsurindo
Echizen Lacquer Soup Bowl by Shitsurindo
Echizen Lacquer Soup Bowl by Shitsurindo

Echizen Lacquer Soup Bowl by Shitsurindo

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Enjoy miso soup, broths, and rice the traditional way with this Echizen lacquer soup bowl crafted by Shitsurindo, a lacquerware maker founded in 1793 in Sabae, Fukui, Japan.

Lightweight and gentle to the touch, the bowl pairs a soft matte exterior with a contrasting accent color, bringing a modern feel to a time-honored craft. Mix and match colors to set a warm, inviting Japanese table.

Product Highlights

  • Over 200 Years of Craft: Made by Shitsurindo, a family of lacquerers who have carried on Echizen lacquerware techniques since 1793.
  • Modern Two-Tone Design: Part of Shitsurindo's aisomo cosomo series, each bowl combines a calm base color with a playful accent, perfect for everyday meals or special occasions.
  • Light and Comfortable: Weighing only about 3.5 oz, the bowl keeps soups warm while staying comfortable to hold in your hands, the traditional Japanese way of eating.

Specifications & Care

  • Dimensions: Approx. 4.09" Diameter × 2.72" Height
  • Capacity: Approx. 11.8 fl oz (350 ml)
  • Weight: Approx. 3.5 oz (100 g)
  • Material: Genuine urushi lacquer, hand-applied, over a molded base of wood powder (52%) and resin
  • Origin: Sabae, Fukui, Japan

Hand Wash Only ✅
Dishwasher / Microwave / Oven Not Compatible ❌

Please Note: Because each piece is finished by hand, there may be slight individual variations in color, pattern, or finish. These characteristics are a hallmark of authentic Japanese craftsmanship and do not affect use.

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Echizen Lacquer Soup Bowl by Shitsurindo
$65.00

What Is Echizen Lacquerware?

Echizen lacquerware comes from the Kawada area of Sabae in Fukui Prefecture and is officially designated a Traditional Craft of Japan. Local makers call it the oldest lacquerware region in the country, with roots said to reach back some 1,500 years. Its humid, often cloudy climate suits urushi, the natural sap of the lacquer tree, which hardens slowly in moist air into a tough, glossy coat. Today Echizen also supplies much of the lacquerware used in Japan's restaurants and inns, where pieces must be both beautiful and built for daily use.

A 1,500-Year Legend

A 1,500-Year Legend

Legend says the future Emperor Keitai asked a local craftsman to repair his crown. The craftsman also presented a black lacquered bowl, and the delighted prince encouraged lacquer making in the area. Later, Echizen's lacquer tappers traveled all over Japan.
Made by Many Hands

Made by Many Hands

Each piece passes through specialists: tappers who gather the sap, woodworkers who shape the base, foundation layers for strength, and lacquerers who brush on the final coats. Every coat cures in a humid room before the next is applied.
Shitsurindo Today

Shitsurindo Today

Founded in 1793, Shitsurindo has crafted Echizen lacquerware for more than two centuries. Its aisomo cosomo series pairs genuine urushi, hand-applied over a light wood-and-resin base, with fresh two-tone colors for everyday Japanese and Western meals.