Lacquerware - Zokoku-nuri Wave Dish
Updated at 2022-04-17
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All five Kagawa lacquer techniques creatively apply natural elements to creating lacquerware. For example, the zokoku-nuri technique calls for artisans to sprinkle a thin layer of black powder over the last coating of lacquer to create a matte finish. This black powder is refined from wild zizania latifolia that grows by rivers. Zokoku-nuri was invented by Mr. Tamakaji Zokoku during the Edo period. The ruggedness of the zokoku-nuri adds a layer of antiquity to lacquer, creating beautiful yet highly durable items. Kagawa lacquerware becomes glossier and matures over time.
Name
Lacquerware - Zokoku-nuri Wave Dish
Giver
Moriyasu Kamada Chairman of the Tourism Council of Representatives, Kagawa Prefectural Assembly
Friendly States
Japan
City
Kagawa Prefecture
Alliance Date: July 18, 2016
Language: Japanese
Area: 1,877 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 910,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Kagawa Prefecture serves as an access point between Honshu to Shikoku, earning it the nickname Shikoku Gateway. The prefecture boasts abundant agricultural products, minimal natural disasters, and distinct seasonal natural landscapes. Kagawa Prefecture also focuses on regional revitalization with an emphasis on supporting industrial transformation and providing financial assistance to companies establishing facilities in the area.
Category
Lacquer wares、Handicrafts、Wooden Objects
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