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Sabani Boats
Planks sewn together with cord and bamboo pegs; because it can be re-sewn when it splits, it went far out to sea.
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Postwar Art of Okinawa
Under occupation, painters formed their own village, living by selling pictures to American servicemen while making their own work.
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Jiro Kinjo and Okinawan Mingei
Known for fish and shrimp cut in line; found by the mingei leaders, he became Okinawa's first Living National Treasure.
Naha
Buddhist Art of Ryukyu
The royal temple burned in 1945; Hojo Bridge remains, and the main gate has been restored. Most of Ryukyuan Buddhist art was lost with it.
Mie
Ise Katagami
Ise katagami stencils from Shiroko, Suzuka. Washi paper bonded with persimmon tannin is carved and used for stencil-dyeing kimono. There are four carving techniques.
Mie
Japanese Drums
Japanese drums from Mie. Zelkova wood is hollowed out for the body, and cowhide is stretched over it.
Mie
Hinaga Uchiwa Fans
Fans from Hinaga, Yokkaichi. Round bamboo is split just as it is to form the ribs.
Mie
Seki Wooden Buckets
Buckets from Seki, Kameyama. Cedar staves are bound with bamboo hoops.
Mie
Takada Buddhist Altars
Takada Buddhist altars from Tsu. They are finished with a wooden base, lacquer and gold leaf.
Mie
Ise Household Shrines
Household shrines from Ise. Kamidana altars are assembled from wood.
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Ise Shunkei Lacquerware
Shunkei lacquerware from Ise. Made at the foot of Ise Jingu, it comes in two colors, vermilion and yellow.
Mie
Gikakushi Imitation Leather Paper
Imitation leather paper from Ise. Washi paper is pressed in molds to make it look like leather. It was used for the tobacco pouches of Ise pilgrims.