Desk of Japanese raisin wood with fudegaeshi and eight legs finished in wiped urushi.
- Wood and Bamboo
- Presented in 2023
- H 29.5 x W 85.0 x D 47.5 cm
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Category | Wood and Bamboo |
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Year Presented | 2023 |
Dimensions | H 29.5 x W 85.0 x D 47.5 cm |
Materials | Japanese raisin wood |
Exhibition | The 70th Japan 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.
Toshihiro Shimazaki
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For the majority of my woodwork pieces I use mulberry wood from Mikura Island, which is very typical of Edo sashimono (joinery). In keeping with the original Edo sashimono techniques, and the old saying, I use the right mortise for the right section, and my basic idea is that by carefully selecting a variety of precious woods I create craft pieces giving a relaxed feeling and bringing comfort to people’s daily lives.