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Nikko carving（日光彫）

にっこうぼり Nikko Woodcarving

Nikko carving（日光彫）

Photo: Miyuki Meinaka / CC BY-SA 4.0 ／ Source

Begun by the craftsmen who built Toshogu, using a hooked blade that draws curves by dragging.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreSculpture / Crafts / Ceramics
City / townNikko
Area in the prefectureNorthern area

FAQ

Where is Nikko Woodcarving?
It is in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Nikko Woodcarving?
Begun by the craftsmen who built Toshogu, using a hooked blade that draws curves by dragging. The focus is sculpture, crafts and ceramics.
When was Nikko Woodcarving established?
It dates from the 1600s.

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