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Kiso lacquerware（木曽漆器）

きそしっき Kiso Lacquerware

Kiso lacquerware（木曽漆器）

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Iron-rich local earth in the ground coat makes it exceptionally tough; it grew as souvenirs for travellers on the highway.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreLacquer art
City / townShiojiri
Area in the prefectureChushin

FAQ

Where is Kiso Lacquerware?
It is in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Kiso Lacquerware?
Iron-rich local earth in the ground coat makes it exceptionally tough; it grew as souvenirs for travellers on the highway. The focus is lacquerware.
When was Kiso Lacquerware established?
It dates from the 1600s.

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