update:May 16, 2011

Kamakurabori

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Kamakurabori is known for its rich, lustrous finish and hardy, durable characteristics, making these products as practical and aesthetically pleasing to use today as they were centuries ago. The craft has its birth in the Kamakura Period, when Sculptors of Buddhist images attempted to imitate the carving and lacquering techniques of Chinese artisans. Over the centuries the craft has been perfected to reflect uniquely Japanese sensibilities and has become a useful and esthetically pleasing art form enjoyed by people everywhere.