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Shipbuilding of Oki and the Shapes of its Boats（隠岐の造船と舟の形）
おきのふね Boatbuilding of Oki
Boats built from island timber, the curve of the hull adjusted to the sea each village works.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Crafts / Ceramics / Architecture |
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| City / town | Okinoshima |
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| Founded / opened | Edo period |
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| Area in the prefecture | Matsue and Oki |
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FAQ
- Where is Boatbuilding of Oki?
- It is in Okinoshima, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Boatbuilding of Oki?
- Boats built from island timber, the curve of the hull adjusted to the sea each village works. The focus is crafts and ceramics, architecture.
- When was Boatbuilding of Oki established?
- It dates from the Edo period.
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