The Enduring Legacy of the Koami Family: Masters of Maki-e Lacquer For nearly two centuries and nineteen generations, the Koami family has stood as a beacon of artistic excellence in Japan, renowned for their mastery of maki-e lacquer – a technique that transforms wet lacquer into shimmering landscapes of gold, silver, and vibrant pigments. More than simply artisans, they were custodians of tradition, deeply intertwined with the fortu…