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Shimane Prefecture, Yakumonuri Lacquerware, Wooden Mirror for Good Fortune (Red)
Yakumonuri lacquerware, a traditional craft product designated by the governor of Shimane Prefecture
On Yakumonuri lacquerware, patterns are depicted with various colored lacquer, mother-of-pearl, and gold or silver powder on lacquered base material. Fine natural transparent lacquer is overlaid on it and then finished with a traditional polishing technique. As years go by, the transparent lacquer becomes clearer making the patterns more magnificent.
A magatama (comma-shaped bead) and a rabbit are drawn with colored lacquer on the wooden material. Magatama is believed in Shimane to have mysterious power, and a rabbit is an enshrined deity of Izumo Taisha, having a deep relationship with Ohkuninushinomikoto. It's light and can be easily carried! A cloth bag is included.
Shimane Prefecture, Yakumonuri Lacquerware, Chopsticks (Gold Leaf Thousand Cranes), Paper Box
Yakumonuri lacquerware, a traditional craft product designated by the governor of Shimane Prefecture
On Yakumonuri lacquerware, patterns are depicted with various colored lacquer, mother-of-pearl, and gold or silver powder on lacquered base material. Fine natural transparent lacquer is overlaid on it and then finished with a traditional polishing technique. As years go by, the transparent lacquer becomes clearer making the patterns more magnificent.
Gold leaf is pasted on the wooden handle to depict a thousand cranes. The tips have a textured coat so that they don't slip.
Shimane Prefecture, Yakumonuri Lacquerware, Wooden Modern Cup (Amber)
Yakumonuri lacquerware, a traditional craft product designated by the governor of Shimane Prefecture
On Yakumonuri lacquerware, patterns are depicted with various colored lacquer, mother-of-pearl, and gold or silver powder on lacquered base material. Fine natural transparent lacquer is overlaid on it and then finished with a traditional polishing technique. As years go by, the transparent lacquer becomes clearer making the patterns more magnificent.
Gold leaf is pasted on the woody material, kijiro lacquer is overlaid, and it is finished with a technique unique to Yakumonuri lacquerware to color it in refined amber. You can pour heated things as long as they are a drinkable temperature.
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