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Lacquerware

Kagawa Lacquerware

Kagawa lacquerware from Takamatsu is renowned for its carved-lacquer technique called Zonsei, producing vivid multicolor patterns on trays, tea accessories, and furniture.

Japanese Name香川漆器
CategoryLacquerware
PrefectureKagawa Prefecture (香川県)
Region高松市、丸亀市、さぬき市、三豊市、観音寺市、木田郡三木町、仲多度郡まんのう町 (高松市、丸亀市、さぬき市、三豊市、観音寺市、木田郡三木町、仲多度郡まんのう町)
Main Products盆、茶托(ちゃたく)、菓子器、座卓
DesignatedFebruary 26, 1976