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Kishu lacquerware（紀州漆器（黒江塗））

きしゅうしっき Kishu Lacquerware

Kishu lacquerware（紀州漆器（黒江塗））

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Red lacquer over black, so wear reveals the black beneath - a craft that treats use itself as the finishing process.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreLacquer art
Founded / openedMuromachi period
Area in the prefectureKihoku

FAQ

Where is Kishu Lacquerware?
It is in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Kishu Lacquerware?
Red lacquer over black, so wear reveals the black beneath - a craft that treats use itself as the finishing process. The focus is lacquerware.

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