Tsuishitsu Ornamental Necklace

Updated at 2022-03-28

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Tsuishitsu is a traditional lacquer-processing technique. The necklace in the picture is a product of this technique. A blank is not required when applying tsuishitsu. Rather, thick, natural lacquer is applied layer upon layer to create the workpiece. The previous layer of lacquer must be completely dry before the next layer can be applied. Therefore, making the crude workpieces takes months. Tsuishitsu lacquerware can either be engraved or not. Engraved and non-engraved finished products are largely similar in elegance, texture, and aesthetics.

Details

Name

Tsuishitsu Ornamental Necklace

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.