Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Homework for September 20: Wajima



One of our day trips will be to the town of Wajima on the north coast of the Noto Peninsula.  This town is famous for laquerware.  Research the following facts:

  • When did laquerware start in Wajima?  
  • What is “ochre?”
  • How is “jinoko” made?
  • What is “maki-e?”

A stop on the way home will be at Ganmon, an area on the Japan Sea coast that resembles Big Sur.




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