Gatomikio Shoten, founded in 1908 in the Ishikawa region was first a carpenter's workshop. This area played a major role in lacquer production and woodworking for 450 years. It is the so-called "wiped" lacquer technique that has been used in the production of most of our lacquered items. This technique consists of applying a layer of lacquer, then wiping it off to leave only a very thin layer. After drying, a new coat of lacquer is applied in the same way. This process is repeated several times until finished. This technique respects the grain of the wood that has been carved by the craftsmen. Today Gatomikio Shoten offers modern works of art, adapted to today's lifestyle.