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Aizu lacquerware（会津塗）
あいづぬり Aizu Lacquerware
Begun when Gamo Ujisato brought lacquerers from Omi; known for auspicious motifs and sprinkled gold.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Lacquer art |
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| City / town | Aizuwakamatsu |
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| Area in the prefecture | Aizu |
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FAQ
- Where is Aizu Lacquerware?
- It is in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Aizu Lacquerware?
- Begun when Gamo Ujisato brought lacquerers from Omi; known for auspicious motifs and sprinkled gold. The focus is lacquerware.
- When was Aizu Lacquerware established?
- It dates from the 1590s.
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