Box of rantai for tanzaku with design of scenery of Setouchi in kinma.

Description

• Category
  Lacquerware
• Dimensions
  H 13.0 x W 10.0 x D 39.0 cm
• Year presented
  2013
• Rarity
  Unique

Techniques Used

Lacquered bamboo

Bamboo is ideal for weaving various forms. The bamboo is split into thin strips, peeled, and coated with multiple layers of lacquer. Pieces of basketry made from lacquered bamboo (known as rantai) are lightweight and durable.

Kinma

There are three basic variations of kinma based on the method used for cutting the motifs: line cutting, dot cutting, and a combination of the two. All three types use a special carving blade known as a kinma ken. Originally, kinma only consisted of motifs made of incised lines. However, by combining a variety of colored lacquers and cutting techniques, the art has lent itself to increasingly complex designs.

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Selected exhibitions

• The 60th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2013)
• Selected