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Niigata shikki（新潟漆器）
にいがたしっき Niigata Lacquerware
Specialising in trick finishes - lacquer made to look exactly like bamboo, or stone, over a wooden body.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Lacquer art |
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| City / town | Niigata |
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| Area in the prefecture | Kaetsu |
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FAQ
- Where is Niigata Lacquerware?
- It is in Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Niigata Lacquerware?
- Specialising in trick finishes - lacquer made to look exactly like bamboo, or stone, over a wooden body. The focus is lacquerware.
- When was Niigata Lacquerware established?
- It dates from the 1600s.
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