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Awa Buddhist altars and woodwork（阿波の仏壇と木工）
あわのぶつだん Butsudan of Awa
Indigo-rich farming villages could afford altars, and so a whole trade grew to supply them.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Lacquer art / Sculpture |
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| City / town | Tokushima |
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| Founded / opened | Edo period |
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| Area in the prefecture | Eastern area |
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FAQ
- Where is Butsudan of Awa?
- It is in Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Butsudan of Awa?
- Indigo-rich farming villages could afford altars, and so a whole trade grew to supply them. The focus is lacquerware, sculpture.
- When was Butsudan of Awa established?
- It dates from the Edo period.
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