Lacquerware - Zokoku-nuri Wave Dish

Updated at 2022-04-17

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Japanese lacquer has a history of several thousand years, and Kagawa Prefecture is a key region for lacquer production in Japan. Zokoku-nuri, invested by the father of lacquerware, Mr. Tamakaji Zokoku, is one of Japan's most important lacquer techniques. Workpieces are placed on spinning wheels and layers of lacquer are added to create convex and concave patterns. Powder extracted from the zizania latifolia is added to the final layer of lacquer before the workpiece is cured. Zizania latifolia is a local aquatic plant, and adding the powder creates a distinct matte effect. Zokoku-nuri is commonly applied to tea trays and round plates. It is one of the five major Kagawa lacquer techniques, along with kinma, goto-nuri, zonsei, and choshitsu.

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Name

Lacquerware - Zokoku-nuri Wave Dish

Giver

Kyoichi Goshonoo Chairman of the 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.