Ouchi-nuri (Lacquerware)

Ouchi-nuri (Lacquerware)

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Japan’s Craft Traditions
2026/06/09

It is said that the Ouchi-nuri dates back to the first half of the 16th century, when the Ouchi clan first settled in Yamaguchi. The Ouchi-ningyo dolls are representative of Ouchi culture and their delicate features and patterns are typical examples of Ouchi-nuri.