Urushi
In collaboration with world renowned scissors manufacturer – Joewell, Midan would like to bring you the Urushi series, the epitome of Japanese craftmanship.
Joewell X Midan
An ancient Japanese art dated as early as the Jomon period more than 9000 years ago. Urushi is the Japanese word for lacquer. The varnish used is made from the sap of the Urushi Tree, also known as the Japanese Varnish Tree. Harvesting the greyish-white juice is no easy feat as it is poisonous in its raw form. Urushi’s strong anti-microbial properties reduce scalp irritation from microbes present in scissors, and its rust and water resistance adds durability to the already reliable craftmanship of Joewell.
Urushi series
Umi
海
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Inspired by the upcoming series in Midan where we rediscover the ancient wisdom of Tahiti.
Mokume
木目
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Paying tribute to the Japanese technique of laminating metal into the appearance of wood.
Ryo
稜
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Named after the original character Ryo to portray the Japanese legacy in manga and anime.
Akira Okawa
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Born in Morioka, Iwate, Akira Okawa learned the art of Urushi in Ashiro Urushi Research Center and Wajima City. He has received the “Iwate Art Festival, Craft Award” and “Iwate Art Craft Exhibition, Association Award”. We are honored to have him as our craftsman in this series.