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Mino traditional Japanese paper Mino washi
- Traditional Japanese paper
- Gifu
Mino washi is a type of Japanese paper made in Gifu prefecture. Washi is made from paper mulberry which is a plant that grows in the city of Mino, a place of abundant forests. Ancient manuscripts in the Shosoin Repository* indicate the history of …
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Echizen traditional Japanese paper Echizen washi
- Traditional Japanese paper
- Fukui
Echizen washi is a Japanese traditional paper made in the basin of the Okafuto river of the Echizen region, Fukui prefecture. Washi is made mostly from the inner bark fibers of plants such as paper mulberry, paperbush, and ganpi. Echizen washi fea…
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Kyo Buddhist altar Kyo butsudan
- Household Buddhist altars
- Kyoto
Kyo Buddhist Altars (called Kyo Butsudan in Japanese) are produced in the cities of Kyoto and Kameoka in Kyoto. Most Kyo Buddhist Altars are made for temples instead of households. They are professionally handcrafted by a number of respective expe…
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Hiroshima Buddhist altar Hiroshima butsudan
- Household Buddhist altars
- Hiroshima
Hiroshima Butsudan are golden Buddhist altars mainly produced in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The Buddhist sect, Jodo Shinshu has been widely worshipped in Hiroshima since ancient times, and many golden altars recommended by the sect were…
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Kyo Buddhist altar equipment Kyo butsugu
- Household Buddhist altars
- Kyoto
Kyo Butsugu are Buddhist altars and altar fittings made in Kyoto. Studded with temples of various sects, Kyoto has always prospered as the center of Buddhism, inevitably leading to increasing demand for altar fittings for memorial services. 80% of…
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