Wajima Lacquerware Compact Mirror was created with the hopes to bring urushi lacquer closer to everyday living. Swiftly take it out to check your appearance, and the deep gloss and delicate sheen add elegance to your movements. Conveniently fitted with two mirrors, one normal and one magnifying, it is a perfect touch-up accessory to carry around daily.
Since the Meiji period (1868-1912), Senshudo has been dedicated to Wajima-nuri, a type of Japanese urushi lacquerware which has been an essential part of the lives, culture and heart of the Japanese people since ancient times. The treasured craft involves over one hundred processes entirely done by the hands of artisans, from the undercoating to intermediate and surface coatings, and maki-e decorations. While the numerous steps require urushi lacquer, Senshudo ensures only natural urushi is used throughout the processes due to its distinctive gloss, which deepens with use and transforms into a color that touches the chords of its users. Moreover, natural urushi is said to have antibacterial properties.
To preserve the urushi lacquer’s unique beauty, this compact mirror does not use any metal parts, joining wooden plates by combining the contours of the wood. It is a testament to the artisan’s craftsmanship and profound knowledge of wood and urushi, as adjustment of the joints are very difficult. The result is a new form of Wajima lacquerware that can be effortlessly carried around anytime, anywhere every day.