Derived from the sap of a tree, Rhus verniciflua, lacquer is a coating used in China for over 3000 years. It offers the advantage of hardening even in wet conditions.
She first used to protect wood and objects such as harnesses and weapons. The decor was enriched in the Yuan Dynasty, when the artisans have become used to burn before its complete hardening, and then to deal with inlays of gold, silver or pearl.
She first used to protect wood and objects such as harnesses and weapons. The decor was enriched in the Yuan Dynasty, when the artisans have become used to burn before its complete hardening, and then to deal with inlays of gold, silver or pearl.
technique appeared in Fuzhou is a coated fabric layers placed on a mold which is then removed. She has many qualities that make them waterproof as the objects it covers, it is resistant to insects and keeps its flexibility for all occasions.
She has great qualities, but also some shortcomings such as inability to repair breaks.
There are now a multitude of craft lacquer, lacquer trim on the photo above is available from the shop Ruyi:
