Traditional Culture & Festivals
Traditional Culture
Lacquerware
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Lacquerware, also known as Japanware, includes various utensils and objects of art coated with lacquer from the Japanese lacquer tree. The lacquer not only gives the basic materials a beautiful appearance but also binds them and protects them from corrosives and moisture. |
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| Wood, leather, paper, porcelain and metal are used as the basic materials. The lacquer is usually applied in three coats; undercoat, middle coat, and top coat. Wajima lacquerware from Ishikawa prefecture is one of the most famous types. | |
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