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Overview
Lacquerware from Wajima. A diatomaceous earth called jinoko is mixed into the undercoat, and more than a hundred steps are layered one on another. Known for its durability.
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Wajima-nuri (輪島塗) is a type of Japanese lacquerware from Wajima, Ishikawa. Wajima-nuri represents a form and style of lacquerware which is distinct from other Japanese lacquerware. The main distinguishing feature of Wajima-nuri is the durable undercoating achieved by the applying multiple layers of urushi mixed with powdered diatomaceous earth (ji-no-ko) onto delicate zelkova wooden substrates.
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Field：Lacquerware, nationally designated craft
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