Kijishi (woodworker), woodworking of Tottori Prefecture

Photo: Shinya Maezaki2020

Tottori Prefectural Government
Tottori-shi, Tottori-ken, Japan

A kijishi (woodturner or woodworker) were artisans who made wood crafts by moving from place to place,wherever there was an abundance of timber. She continues to create using wood because she wishes to transmit the beauty and characteristics of wood.

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Title: Kijishi (woodworker), woodworking of Tottori Prefecture
Creator: Photo: Shinya Maezaki
Date Created: 2020
Physical Location: Conoka
Location: Tottori prefecture
Subject Keywords: tottori, crafts, woodworking, wood, lacquer, workshop
Type: Artisan
Rights: © Kaori Fujimoto

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