Tour&Workshops of Japanese Traditional Crafts/Makie Gold Powdering Workshop

The art of making "Butsudan" (household Buddhist altars) requires the combined techniques of multiple traditional Japanese craftsmen. Learn about this uniquely Japanese culture and craft by touring part of a Butsudan workshop! Not only that, but try your hand at making your own works of handicraft. - Makie (gold and silver lacquering). - Observe a group of seven master craftsmen with the highest level of skill. We will take you to the workshop to witness firsthand the craftsmanship that is the pride of Japan. Some discoveries and impressions can only be made at the work site. Take your time and observe Japanese craftsmanship in action. Viewing may take place at the store. <Makie Experience> A preliminary drawing is made with lacquer on a painted black board. Just before it dries, you use silk wadding to sprinkle some gold powder on it, and a golden picture emerges. Once it's dry, you can frame it and take it home. Use it to decorate your home. Hikone Nanamagari Road has long been lined with Butsudan shops. Hikone Butsudan are made through the division of labor according to the Seven Occupations of Butsudan Making, namely the Kijishi (maker of the main body), Kudenshi (the palace maker), Chokokushi (sculptor), Urushinurishi (lacquerer), Kinpakuoshishi (gilder), Makieshi (gold and silver lacquerer), and Kazarikanagushi (decorative metalworker). Inoue Butsudan Shop has craftsmen of the highest caliber among its staff. If registering as a group, all members will tour the same workshop and participate in the same activity. This is the makie (gold and silver lacquer) activity. Shop name/Inoue Butsudan