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Shogawa hikimono kiji（庄川挽物木地）

しょうがわひきものきじ Shogawa Turned Woodwork

Turning begun with timber floated down the river; the blanks it makes go to lacquer towns across Japan.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townTonami
Area in the prefectureGosei (western Toyama)

FAQ

Where is Shogawa Turned Woodwork?
It is in Tonami, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Shogawa Turned Woodwork?
Turning begun with timber floated down the river; the blanks it makes go to lacquer towns across Japan. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Shogawa Turned Woodwork established?
It dates from the 1900s.

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Official site：https://www.shokoren-toyama.or.jp/~shogawa-wood/

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