making it a labor-intensive—and revered—art form. Urushi art may take many months to complete, since each layer of lacquer must be carefully applied then allowed to dry at high humidity before ...

The latest is the brand’s supremely elegant Presage Craftsmanship Series, to which Seiko has just added not only the line’s first GMT but also what may be the first of its watches to ever combine a ...

“We saw a great potential to use lacquer hybrids industrially,” says Honda. However, the traditional production process involved in producing urushi is ... film. To make this process easier ...

Japanese independent watchmakers Hajime Asaoka and Jiro Katayama have created unique pieces to benefit the Noto Charity ...

SHIOJIRI, Nagano Prefecture--When artisan Yusuke Iwahara decided to customize his Harley-Davidson, he didn’t just coat the motorcycle’s fuel tank and handlebars with “urushi” lacquer.

Measuring a little over 40mm in case diameter, the timepiece showcases a deep black Urushi lacquer dial crafted using a centuries-old technique that is usually seen on exquisite Japanese furniture ...

Lacquer art is widely applied in the making of various items, such as vases. [Photo provided to China Daily] The chemistry between a man's hands and raw lacquer evolved in this land for millennia.

but if you want to save money or want more control of the look of your jewelry pieces, then perhaps it’s best to make it ...

This was just the beginning of ancient Chinese utilizing lacquer and other materials to make wares that define timeless beauty in their living spaces. By the time lacquerers Yang Ming and Huang ...

The jewelry-making classes taught in our Metals Department include the traditional focus on technique and materials, as well as contemporary considerations of concept, design, and experimentation.

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The rounded silhouette and sleek fluted sides make for a statement piece that ... The bowl is finished in a brown ‘urushi’ lacquer which adds a striking glass-like appearance.