Kaori Sugano | Urushi (Japanese Lacquer) Art

Two butterfly-shaped boxes by Kaori Sugano featuring intricately carved urushi patterns: 'Ephemeral Song' rendered in tsuishu (layered red lacquer), and 'Vetch' carved into layers of green and navy blue lacquer.

Choshitsu Water Jar 'Hydrangea' by Kaori Sugano. Layered colored urushi in a gradient shifting from white to light blue on a kanshitsu base, seamlessly carved with neat geometric flower patterns. The interior and lid are finished in black urushi, elegantly grounding the entire piece.

Choshitsu Box 'Fallen Camellia' by Kaori Sugano. Featuring layered colored urushi on a round kanshitsu base, a lot of camellias are beautifully carved across the entire top surface of the box.

Upcoming exhibition schedule for Kaori Suganno, Regular Member of the Nihon Kogeikai (Japan Kogeikai Association) for 2026?2027, including the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and other events.

Upcoming Exhibitions
2026-2027

2026.08.19

Urushi lacquer and raden (mother-of-pearl) obi dome with pine, bamboo, plum, chrysanthemum, butterfly, and floral motifs by Kaori Sugano. Permanently available at the kimono boutique Tosanki in Minami-Aoyama.

Kimono Salon Tosanki
Permanent Collection

2026.07.31

Online Shop Open

2026.06.10

ART FAIR TOKYO
2026.03.13 - 15

Gallery Japan
Started to be represented.

2025.09.21

Gallery Irodori
Started to be represented.

2025.08.05

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