{"id":39942,"date":"2018-08-18T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2018-08-17T23:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=39942"},"modified":"2022-08-31T13:43:22","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T04:43:22","slug":"murakami-niigata-traditional-lacquerware-workshops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/murakami-niigata-traditional-lacquerware-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Experience Murakami\u2019s Rich Traditional Lacquerware Craftsmanship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When talking about carved and lacquered wood, Japanese craftsmen enjoy a well-established reputation<\/strong> alongside their Chinese neighbors. With many unique techniques and tools, Japanese craftsmen will allow both novices and lacquerware enthusiasts to discover new things about this millenary art. There are many tools unique to lacquerware, from tsutsu (<\/em>used to sprinkle gold or silver powder), to hake (<\/em>a large brush) or hera (<\/em>a spatula), without forgetting the muro,\u00a0<\/em>the craftsman\u2019s workspace that needs extra care to remain at the perfect temperature, humidity levels, and cleanliness<\/strong> in order to work in the best, most precise conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The workshops of Urushi Factory Jem and Urusho Ohtaki in Niigata prefecture’s Murakami (\u6751\u4e0a\u5e02) <\/a>should both be visited by all those who wish to learn more about the art of sculpted and lacquered wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n