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Tsugaru-nuri lacquerware（津軽塗）

つがるぬり Tsugaru Lacquerware

Tsugaru-nuri lacquerware（津軽塗）

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Nicknamed the fool's lacquer for its 48 coats, ground back to reveal a mottling made by eggshell and rapeseed.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreLacquer art
City / townHirosaki
Area in the prefectureTsugaru

FAQ

Where is Tsugaru Lacquerware?
It is in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Tsugaru Lacquerware?
Nicknamed the fool's lacquer for its 48 coats, ground back to reveal a mottling made by eggshell and rapeseed. The focus is lacquerware.
When was Tsugaru Lacquerware established?
It dates from the 1660s.

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