apanese Vintage Chest of drawers Wood Kamakura carving 鎌倉彫 kamakura bori 3tier 25x22x18 ㎝ From Japan - Wood - Kamakura carving 鎌倉彫 kamakura bori - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

This vintage Kamakura carving chest of drawers is an exquisite example of Kamakura-bori, a traditional Japanese wood carving technique originating in the Kamakura period (1185–1333). Kamakura-bori involves carving intricate designs into wood, then lacquering the surface to highlight the details and protect the piece. The chest, typically used for storing small items, reflects the balance between utility and decoration prominent in Japanese furniture. The Shōwa period (1926–1989) saw a revival of such traditional crafts alongside modernization. Collectors appreciate Kamakura-bori for its distinctive raised patterns and the skillful melding of carving and lacquering, which create visually striking and tactile surfaces emblematic of Japanese decorative arts.