What We Do

Kogei Styling is an on-line shop dedicated to handling Japanese authentic handmade art craft (kogei) items, specializing in lacquerware. Kogei Styling currently carries true Japanese lacquerware mainly from several areas of the Hokuriku area in Japan (the central northern part of Japan), where they are famous for rigorous and diligent traditional high-quality work. We do not manufacture any items ourselves. However, we have our original products that are planned and designed in collaboration with the artists and manufacturers we care about and work closely with.

Kogei Styling works directly with the lacquerware manufacturer or the artists and does not have any brokers in between; the product quality and the cost are effectively and efficiently controlled so that the value to our customers is maximized. Kogei Styling also does not have any physical stores in Japan or anywhere in the world. It is to minimize the total cost of the operation and eventually to maximize the value of each product, and reach those potential customers all over the world, thanks to the internet technology.

We need to admit that the Japanese lacquerware is a truly niche product to those individuals who have eyes and appreciation for the true work of skilled hands and enjoy its rare beauty. And we believe they are rare personalities, but quietly reside all over the world.

Currently, we ship our products to selected overseas countries, due to the limitations in total logistics and transactions. We will strive to expand the areas and apologize for the current limitations we have.