Kijishi wood turners, who are also called kijiya or rokuro-shi, are a group of artisans who produce
wooden bowls in various places throughout Japan.
From the Heian Period to shortly before the Meiji Period, kijishi moved from
forest to forest in small groups without any restriction to cut and process wood to make daily utensils including vessels, trays, bowls, and Buddhist items. After the Meiji Period, they began
staying in one place to build the foundations of lacquerware production in each settlement.