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Osaka-senshu traditional paulownia chest Osaka senshu kiri tansu
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Osaka
Osaka Senshu Kiri Tansu are wooden chests of drawers made in and around Kishiwada City and Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. They are made from Paulownia wood, much appreciated for its durability, excellent moisture barrier properties and fire resista…
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Gifu Japanese Umbrellas Gifu Wagasa
- Other crafts
- Gifu
Japanese umbrellas are not only used on rainy days or as parasols, but there are also umbrellas used for dancing and larger parasols called nodategasa used for outdoor tea ceremonies. They become very slim and delicate when they are closed, and t…
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Nagasaki tortoise shell crafts Nagasaki bekkou
- Other crafts
- Nagasaki
Nagasaki tortoise shell crafts called Nagasaki Bekko in Japanese, are mostly produced in the city of Nagasaki or Isahaya in the Nagasaki prefecture. The shells used come from a type of sea turtle living around the Equator called Hawksbill turtle. …
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Nagoya Sekku Kazari Nagoya Sekku Kazari
- Other crafts
- Aichi
Nagoya Sekku Kazari (festival dolls and decorations) are decorations that are essential for festivals to celebrate the birth of a child and wish for the child's healthy growth. The Sekku Kazari consist of three crafts; dolls, celebratory fla…
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Sanshu Onigawara Crafts Sanshu onigawara kogeihin
- Ceramic
- Aichi
Sanshu Onigawara Crafts, called Sanshu Onigawara Kougeihin in Japanese, are a traditional craft mainly produced in Hekinan, Anjo and Takahama of Aichi Prefecture. The name "Sanshu" comes from the old name of this region in Aichi. The reg…
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