Carved chair lacquered zelkova wood, Folk crafts of Tottori prefecture

The founder, Fukuda Akira, took up folk craft woodworking as a profession after studying under Torao Seiji, and receiving guidance from Yoshida Shoya. His workshop, known as Tottori Mingei Mokko, is guided by the spirit of folk craft, using only natural lacquer on solid wood. Today it is headed by the second generation, Yukata, who continues to promote the traditional spirit and designs of Yoshida.