Toshio Fujii
Low Desk of Zelkova Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi
- Wood and Bamboo
- Presented in 2023
- H 36 x W 85 x D 40 cm
- Contact for Price
| Category | Wood and Bamboo |
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| Year Presented | 2023 |
| Dimensions | H 36 x W 85 x D 40 cm |
| Exhibition | The 65th Shikoku Traditional Kōgei Exhibition |
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Wiped lacquer finish
Wiped lacquer (fuki urushi) is a wood-finishing technique consisting of a thin coat of lacquer. The lacquer is applied with a spatula or brush, rubbed in with a cotton cloth, and then wiped away using washi paper or clean fabric. Repeating the process numerous times produces a finish that brings out the wood’s grain and texture.
Toshio Fujii
When applying the sashimono (joinery) technique, I pay careful attention to the connection of the wood grain. The wooden materials are mainly Japanese zelkova, maple, and Japanese horse chestnut, and a few others. For finishing, I use fukiurushi (repeatedly applying and wiping off raw lacquer). I usually use lacquer ware base materials (sashimono).