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Sunago Zaiku

Chiba · · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 砂子細工

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WHAT TO DOSunago Zaiku

A decoration in which gold and silver leaf is cut fine and scattered over washi paper.

WHEREChiba

Chiba

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Overview

A decoration in which gold and silver leaf is cut fine and scattered over washi paper.

Key facts

Field：Gold and silver leaf, washi decoration

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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