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Owari Shippo (Owari Cloisonné)

No. 227その他の工芸品

Owari Shippo (Owari Cloisonné)

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owari shippo · 愛知県

Owari Shippo is a cloisonné enamelware craft from the Owari region of Aichi Prefecture. It is celebrated for its vivid, jewel-like colors and intricate decorative patterns achieved by fusing glass-based enamels onto metal.

Origin
愛知県
Category
その他の工芸品
Materials
Copper · Silver · Glass
Designation
Nat'l Traditional Craft

No. IHistory

The cloisonné technique reached Japan via the Silk Road through China and the Korean Peninsula, taking root in the Owari region during the Edo period.…

No. IIMaterials

The primary base metals are copper and silver, chosen for their workability and ability to bond with enamel. The enamels themselves are glass-based po…

No. IIITechniques

The process begins with shaping and preparing the metal base to ensure strong enamel adhesion. In the foundational yūsen shippo (cloisonné) technique,…

No. IVClimate

The Owari region sits on the Nōbi Plain and enjoys a relatively mild, stable climate. Its advantageous geography — including access to water resources…