Preparation of Lacquer

Department of Heritage of the Maldives2017/2017

ICHCAP
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Lacquer is imported from India and neighboring countries since lacquer tree does not grow in the Maldives. Maldivian craftsmen mix coloring pigments with lacquer to bring out unique colors.

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Title: Preparation of Lacquer
Creator: Department of Heritage of the Maldives
Date: 2017/2017
Location: B. Thulhaadhoo
Contributor: Lacquer Work Done by Abdul Azeez Abdul Raheem from B. Thulhaadhoo
Publisher: ICHCAP
Rights: Department of Heritage of the Maldives

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