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As the 3rd generation of a renowned joiner in the region, Ryoichi had stepped into the world of woodworks by becoming an apprentice to the famous lacquerers in Tokyo at the age of 18, From 20 to 24, he happened to study stage art and stage lighting in Osaka and Kyoto, which further lead him to his deep thought for group illusion. For over 30 years, Ryoichi had been a woodworker, lacquerer, and an artistic craftsman. He had naturally been behaving as an artist, rather than just being a skilled craftsman... Now and still based in Numata, Ryoichi enjoys to discuss and share thoughts and feelings with his clients. His originality and aesthetic sense may have been rooted to his past of engaging in stage design and lighting design in the mid 30s, however, what he loves is the process of sharing. Conversation is the key element of his works... Based in Gunma, Japan 群馬県沼田市にある、指物師と塗師の顔を持つ吉澤良一と家族の製作工房.箸、箸置、竹マグ、テーブルから造作家具までを手掛ける.Studio of Ryoichi Yoshizawa manufacturing cups, chopsticks,..

Primary location: Gunma Japan