Nagiso Turnery

According to an old document found in Nagiso, turnery began here sometime during the first half of the 18th century, when unfinished forms for trays and bowls were being sent to Nagoya and Osaka. For this to happen, it must be assumed that lathes were first turning sometime before.

One of the particular merits of this turnery from Nagiso is the way that the work fully expresses the qualities of the wood, making the most of the natural grains in an unassuming fashion, while also retaining a handmade look, each piece making fine use of the minute variations of grain and color of the selected woods. Trays and bowls of many kinds are now principally being made under the guidance of 14 firms employing 131 skilled turners and others, among whom 13 are government recognized Master Craftsmen.