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Edo Tortoiseshell Work

Tokyo · · Craft Experiences

Japanese name: 江戸鼈甲

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Edo Tortoiseshell Work
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WHAT TO DOEdo Tortoiseshell Work

Shell of the hawksbill turtle is bonded with heat and pressure and shaped. The raw material is now restricted by treaty.

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Overview

Shell of the hawksbill turtle is bonded with heat and pressure and shaped. The raw material is now restricted by treaty.

Key facts

Field：Tortoiseshell craft

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