Kamakura-bori is a specialty of the city of Kamakura. It's a combination of woodcarving and lacquer-work. Designs are carved in wood and then coated many times with red and black lacquer. The carving technique dates from the 13th century and originates from Buddhist statue sculptors. Their technique was succeeded from one generation to another. In Japan there was a strong influence from China in the 14th century when lacquer wear was introduced and Kamakura-bori carving. Kamakura-bori was used widely in daily life for furniture and tableware since the Meiji period (1868).