Urushi: All You Need to Know About Japanese Lacquer - Japan …
网页2020年6月5日 · Japanese lacquer, or urushi, is a transformative and highly prized material that has been refined for over 7000 years. Cherished for its infinite versatility, urushi is a distinctive art form that has spread across all facets of Japanese culture from the tea ceremony to modern abstract sculpture.
Wajima-nuri: The Secrets of a Traditional Lacquerware Method
网页Lacquering. Wajima-nuri has a characteristic lacquering method. It is known as hon-kataji and is a traditional technique of undercoating. Wajima has remained steadfast in keeping to this method and...
The Art of Urushi – Lacquer and Its Timeless Allure
网页Lacquer Techniques of Urushi Artwork. Kanshitsu (Dry Lacquer） This is a technique in which a prototype is made of wood or plaster, and the shape is formed by pasting linen over the prototype with lacquer.
Joboji Urushi: The Precious Substance Behind Japan’s Beautiful ...
网页The mausoleum is decorated with Joboji lacquer using techniques such as makie (a lacquer finish with gold and silver powder), and raden (a lacquer finish with mother-of-pearl inlay). The Konjikido underwent a six-year restoration starting in 1962, and retains its awe-inspiring form thanks to Joboji lacquer and the skills of local artisans.
Urushi work｜Japan Kogei Association
网页Urushi work involves the use of the sap of the urushi tree to make, lacquer and decorate objects. The first step is kakitori, the gathering of the urushi sap that flows in the xylem between bark and trunk. It seeps out when cuts are made in the bark using a special sickle (kakigama) and is scraped into a small bucket.
Urushi Lacquer Explained: History and Craftsmanship
网页2024年3月5日 · The tradition of crafting with urushi lacquer spans millennia across Japan, China, Korea, and beyond, with each culture fostering unique methodologies and aesthetic philosophies. This article delves into the storied past, distinctive attributes, esteemed crafts, and the profound cultural bonds of urushi lacquer.
The Art of Japanese Lacquerware: Ancient Techniques Crafting …
网页2023年7月25日 · Put simply, lacquerware refers to anything made by painting lacquer (called “urushi” in Japanese) onto a vessel, often carved from wood. Lacquer is a natural varnish from tree resin that can be colored and layered using different techniques to yield all sorts of finishes.
Urushi – everything you always wanted to know (but didn’t …
网页2019年10月21日 · Ki-Urushi is used for various works, among others for the primer when building up a lacquer work. In wood processing, Ki-Urushi is used for coloring and sealing wooden surfaces. This technique is called “Fuki-Urushi”, Ki-Urushi is repeatedly rubbed into the wood surface, wiped off and hardened.
Daigo Urushi: Japan’s Top Lacquer and the History of Its Art
网页2023年6月30日 · The Daigo Urushi lacquer sap harvested around Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, is the best in Japan. Its highly transparent luster makes it ideal for high-end lacquerware. As domestic lacquer...
Mejiro Urushi Studio
网页We published a Japanese‐English version of the “Essential Bilingual Glossary of Japanese Urushi (Lacquer) Materials and Techniques” in 2020, and a Japanese-Spanish version in 2022. In these glossaries, we select and explain 105 essential terms for a deeper understanding of Japanese urushi art.