Kamakurabori, Lacquering Go Bowls from Kamaruka

Kamakurabori is one type of lacquerware from Kamakura, Japan, and made by engraving patterns in wood, then lacquering it with layers of color. This craft technique has been passed on since the Kamakura period and is designated as the national traditional crafts, featuring its delicacy of wood carving and lacquering with a touch of warmth.