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.
Details
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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