Sometimes carving makes the wares more lovely and functional!

 
Yamanaka's woodworkers have been using lathes for carving since olden times. The process for shaving wood, so-called Kashoku-biki, literally means adding decoration while carving. It often results in beautifully carved patterns left on the surface, and the texture created through the uneven patterns actually help the user not to drop the piece. It's like a skidproof wood.
They rub raw lacquer into the surface, and wipe off the excess. This process will be continued many times for making the wood grain clear. If you pick one of Yamanaka's lacquerware, notice the beautiful natural grain!
Since the modern ages, craftsmen have added using synthetic resin to respond to consumers' needs. Probably that's why this traditional craft still survives in today’s society.