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Satsuma banned Buddhism outright for a time; altars were made in secret, and when the ban lifted that skill became an industry.
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Kawanabe Butsudan are Buddhist household altars made in Kawanabecho, Minamikyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture. They are gold-leaf altars of the Kyoto type, with gold leaf pressing incorporated into part of the assembly process. In May 1975 (Showa 50), they were designated a national traditional craft. Kawanabe Butsudan are made sturdily, gathering the best skills of craftsmen from each division and taking care over every detail, and are reasonably priced for domestically made altars.
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Founded / opened：1800s Highlights / collection：Division of labour among seven trades, Gold leaf and carving Genre：Lacquer art, Sculpture, Metalwork
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