Translations:Aogai Zaiku/1/en
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Definition and Scope
Aogai zaiku (青貝細工) is a Japanese shell craft tradition centered on the use of vividly iridescent blue-green shells, primarily abalone, for decorative inlay. While closely related to raden, aogai zaiku developed as a distinct craft identity, particularly in western Japan, where shell cutting, selection, and composition formed an independent artisanal specialization.
