Lacquerware
Kishu Lacquerware
紀州漆器
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Practical yet beautiful lacquerware from Wakayama, Japan's largest lacquerware production region. Kishu wares range from trays to soup bowls, known for their warm red and black urushi coating and everyday elegance.
| Japanese Name | 紀州漆器 |
|---|---|
| Category | Lacquerware |
| Prefecture | 和歌山県 |
| Region / Area | 和歌山市、海南市、海草郡紀美野町 |
| Main Products | 盆類、菓子鉢器類、食器類 |
| Designated | 昭和53年2月6日 |