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Okinawan Lacquerware

Monday, 17 September 2007

Okinawan lacquerware originates from the later part of the 14th century. The wood used is mostly from Deigo, flower-bearing trees commonly seen throughout Okinawa, and Egono-ki. Natural lacquer is used to refine the ware in the finishing processes, where the use of the bright red color is unmatched. The surface of the lacquerware can then be decorated in many different ways: gilded designs or pictures brocaded. Decoration is also made by gold leaf, gold foil and by using shells.

Raw material: Natural lacquer, woods from such trees or plants as Deigo, Egono-ki, Japanese bead trees, Inumaki, Gajumaru and Japanese cedars

Location of the principal manufacturers: Naha City, Urasoe City, Itoman City, Okinawa City, Nakagusuku-son, Tomigusuku-son, Haebaru-cho

Items manufactured: Trays, bowls, tea caddies, nest of boxes and others

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