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Naruko lacquerware(鳴子漆器)

なるこしっき Naruko Lacquerware

Wiped lacquer that keeps the grain visible, grown from the same woodturning trade as kokeshi.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreLacquer art
City / townOsaki
Area in the prefectureNorthern area

FAQ

Where is Naruko Lacquerware?
It is in Ōsaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Naruko Lacquerware?
Wiped lacquer that keeps the grain visible, grown from the same woodturning trade as kokeshi. The focus is lacquerware.
When was Naruko Lacquerware established?
It dates from 1624.

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