Kiichiro Masumura
Flower-shaped Lacquered Leather Bowl
- Lacquerware
- Presented in 1998
- Contact for Price
| Category | Lacquerware |
|---|---|
| Year Presented | 1998 |
| Exhibition | The 45th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition |
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Lacquering
Lacquering (kyūshitsu) is the art of applying lacquer to a substrate using spatulas or brushes. The technique includes a range of processes, from reinforcing the substrate with cloth to building up the foundation and applying the middle- and top-coats. The final coat can be left as is (nuritate), polished with charcoal to a high-gloss finish (roiro shiage), or given one of several hundred alternative (kawarinuri) finishes. Lacquer application is known for both its technical difficulty and richly expressive qualities.
Living National Treasure Kiichiro Masumura
Kyushitsu technique – this is where urushi lacquer brings out the beauty of wood, bark, linen and hemp yarn.