Box of rantai in ajiro weave. “Calopteryginae”
- Lacquerware
- Presented in 2018
- H 7.0 x W 26.5 x D 26.5 cm
- Sold Out
Expressed the surface of a river with the woven bamboo strips and designed damselflies flying over the river as if they were dancing wildly.
| Category | Lacquerware |
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| Year Presented | 2018 |
| Dimensions | H 7.0 x W 26.5 x D 26.5 cm |
| Materials | Bamboo, Urushi lacquer |
| Exhibition | The 65th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition |
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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.
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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.
Living National Treasure Hayato Otani
Bamboo woven base, kinma* * Kinma: applying lacquer on the bamboo woven base, carving patterns, applying color lacquer, and polishing