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Sakurai lacquerware（桜井漆器）

さくらいしっき Sakurai Lacquerware

Sakurai lacquerware（桜井漆器）

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Sold from boats that carried bowls as far as Kyushu; built for durability rather than display.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreLacquer art
City / townImabari
Area in the prefectureToyo

FAQ

Where is Sakurai Lacquerware?
It is in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Sakurai Lacquerware?
Sold from boats that carried bowls as far as Kyushu; built for durability rather than display. The focus is lacquerware.
When was Sakurai Lacquerware established?
It dates from the 1800s.

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