Lacquerware — Zokoku-nuri Cup
Updated at 2023-06-15
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Lacquerware is an important traditional craft in Kagawa Prefecture, and zokoku-nuri is one of the techniques used in lacquerware production. Zokoku-nuri is known for its unique and elegant shading effect, which is created by repeatedly applying lacquer to the surface of wooden utensils and sprinkling them with wild zizania latifolia. Zokoku-nuri is often used on daily items such as cups, bowls, and trays, with their glimmer becoming more apparent with use.
Name
Lacquerware — Zokoku-nuri Cup
Giver
Ikeda Toyohito, Governor of Kagawa Prefecture
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.
Size
L8.5cm W8.5cm H11.5cm
Category
Lacquer wares
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