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What makes up the luxurious values of Echizen Urushi Lacquerware?

Echizen Urushi lacquerware - birthplace of a legend. Learn more about Echizen Urushi lacquerware right here! In 527 A.D, when the 26th emperor of Japan was young, he wanted to repair his crown. He looked everywhere but no craftsman could do it. Then, an Urushi craftsman from Echizen came forward. The Echizen craftsman repair the crown beautifully using Urushi. The emperor was so impressed that he ordered the craftsman to make an item that befit his status. The craftsman spent day and night thinking before presenting a handmade Urushi bowl to the emperor. The beauty of the Urushi bowl is said to have enchanted the emperor so much that he ordered the craftsmen of Echizen to spread their Urushi art throughout Japan. Thus, began the art of Echizen Urushi lacquerware. Considered to be the oldest production district of Urushi lacquerware in Japan, Echizen Urushi was improved between Meiji and Taisho period. The forerunners of Echizen Urushi traveled all over Japan to search for superior Urushi material and advanced Urushi techniques. Today, Echizen is continuously innovating by producing new Urushi lacquerware fit for modern use. The process of creating Echizen Urushi Creating the base forms: The base usually made of natural wood or plywood and must be dried for at least 6 months to 1 year. Creating round shape Urushi lacquerware involves the use of holding blades and carving shapes into blocks of wood revolving on a wood lathe. Coating the surface with Urushi: Two layers of Urushi compose the lacquerware surface: the basecoat Sabiurushi and the topcoat. Applying the topcoat requires tremendous skill as the Urushi must be applied with equal thickness. The Urushi craftsmen need to control the temperature and humidity accurately during the drying stage. This process can take 3 months. Decorations: Urushi shines more with beautiful decorations. Chinkin is a traditional technique that adheres applications, such as gold or silver powder and gilt, on carved patterns. Makie, another technique, is applied using gold and silver powders sifted over wet patterns painted with Urushi. Disclaimer: I do now claim ownership of this video. All copyrights go to the original owner, 伝統工芸 青山スクエアクエア (Dentōkugei Aoyama Sukuea)