CREATOR

Nushioka Masahide/塗師岡政秀

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Traditional crafts

Profile

17th generation lacquer craftsperson of Nushioka Buddhist Altar Shop, founded in 1818
Certified as a Traditional Craftsperson of Kanazawa Buddhist altars
Member of the Kanazawa Buddhist Altar Industry Cooperative

Engaged in the undercoating, lacquering, gold leaf application, assembly and repair of Buddhist altars.
Conducts the processes of undercoating, lacquering and gold leaf application by hand, and strives to brush up his skills to preserve the traditional techniques handed down through generations.

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