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Japanese Folding Fan (Sensu)
What is a Folding Fan๏ผๆๅญ, โSensuโ๏ผ? As the name implies, a folding fan, or โsensuโ, is a tool that can be folded up or opened and used as a fan....
Japanese Folding Fan (Sensu)
What is a Folding Fan๏ผๆๅญ, โSensuโ๏ผ? As the name implies, a folding fan, or โsensuโ, is a tool that can be folded up or opened and used as a fan....
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Lacquerware (Shikki)
Lacquer and Its Characteristics (Cup Stand from Edo Period (1615โ1868)) Lacquer is a natural resin paint derived from the sap of the lacquer tree trunk, which is a deciduous broadleaf...
Lacquerware (Shikki)
Lacquer and Its Characteristics (Cup Stand from Edo Period (1615โ1868)) Lacquer is a natural resin paint derived from the sap of the lacquer tree trunk, which is a deciduous broadleaf...
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Japanese Pottery and Porcelain (Toujiki)
(https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7791/ancient-japanese-jar/) In Japan, people have used jars, tableware, and vases made from fired clay for centuries. The clay used for ceramics contains quartz, mainly composed of silicic acid. When heated,...
Japanese Pottery and Porcelain (Toujiki)
(https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7791/ancient-japanese-jar/) In Japan, people have used jars, tableware, and vases made from fired clay for centuries. The clay used for ceramics contains quartz, mainly composed of silicic acid. When heated,...
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Kakejiku: Japanese Hanging Scrolls
(Peonies/Seven-Character Quatrain) ย What is a Kakejiku? A โkakejikuโ๏ผๆ่ปธ๏ผ, is a hanging scroll that is traditionally used as indoor decoration. It features paintings or calligraphy mounted on cloth or paper,...
Kakejiku: Japanese Hanging Scrolls
(Peonies/Seven-Character Quatrain) ย What is a Kakejiku? A โkakejikuโ๏ผๆ่ปธ๏ผ, is a hanging scroll that is traditionally used as indoor decoration. It features paintings or calligraphy mounted on cloth or paper,...
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Nambu Tekki: Nambu Ironware
Nambu Ironware or โNambu Tekkiโ (literal translation: โSouthern Ironwareโ) refers to ironware made in Morioka City and Oshu City in Iwate Prefecture. Famous items under this category include iron kettles,...
Nambu Tekki: Nambu Ironware
Nambu Ironware or โNambu Tekkiโ (literal translation: โSouthern Ironwareโ) refers to ironware made in Morioka City and Oshu City in Iwate Prefecture. Famous items under this category include iron kettles,...
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Byobu: Japanese Folding Screens
ย ย Table of Contents What is a Byobu? What are Byobu Made Of? What Types of Byobu are There? What Types of Byobu Art are There? ย What is a...
Byobu: Japanese Folding Screens
ย ย Table of Contents What is a Byobu? What are Byobu Made Of? What Types of Byobu are There? What Types of Byobu Art are There? ย What is a...
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Owner's Recommended Products
Welcome to our featured section where the owner personally selects and recommends products for you. Our collection is curated with great care and attention to detail, ensuring you experience the...
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