Sujiage (dust removal),Tawame: A New Form of Kyoto Lacquerware

Nishimura Keikou

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory
Kyōto-shi, Japan

The lacquer is strained one more time just before applying it to remove any impurities. However, it is not possible to completely prevent dust and dirt from sticking to the surface. Therefore, after the lacquer is applied, any visible dust or specks are carefully removed one by one with a crane’s feather.

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Title: Sujiage (dust removal),Tawame: A New Form of Kyoto Lacquerware
Creator: Nishimura Keikou
Subject Keywords: Tawame: A New Form of Kyoto Lacquerware
Rights: © Nishimura Keikou, Photo: © Mori Yoshiyuki
External Link: Keikou Nishimura Urushi Art Studio

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

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