Okinawa Shisa Travelogue
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Exploring the shisa
How shisa are made
The world of ceramic shisa The world of plaster shisa The world of paper-mâché shisa
The world of plaster shisa

How are the plaster shisa we often see on roofs in Okinawa made? Souten Okuhara and Koyu Oshiro are artisans who produce shisa using traditional techniques. Let's look at the world of plaster shisa from their points of view.

Muchizeku (plaster) • Koyu Oshiro Tile craftsman • Souten Okuhara
Muchizeku (plaster) • Koyu Oshiro Tile craftsman • Souten Okuhara

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