Value Village ／ Kagawa ／ Art & Crafts

Sanuki shitsugei（讃岐漆芸）

さぬきしつげい Sanuki Lacquer Art

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Three techniques that all cut into built-up lacquer; the province has produced an unusual number of Living National Treasures in them.

FAQ

Where is Sanuki Lacquer Art?: It is in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Sanuki Lacquer Art?: Three techniques that all cut into built-up lacquer; the province has produced an unusual number of Living National Treasures in them. The focus is lacquerware.
When was Sanuki Lacquer Art established?: It dates from the 1830s.