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Kawatsura lacquerware（川連漆器）

かわつらしっき Kawatsura Lacquerware

Kawatsura lacquerware（川連漆器）

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Finished by brush without polishing, this lacquer was always made for daily bowls, not display.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreLacquer art
City / townYuzawa
Area in the prefectureSouthern area

FAQ

Where is Kawatsura Lacquerware?
It is in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Kawatsura Lacquerware?
Finished by brush without polishing, this lacquer was always made for daily bowls, not display. The focus is lacquerware.
When was Kawatsura Lacquerware established?
It dates from 1193 by tradition.

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