Have you ever wondered how those shiny, beautiful lacquer bowls and boxes are made? It all starts with a special tree and some sticky sap! 🌳✨
What is Lacquer?
Lacquer is a natural resin collected from lacquer trees. Think of it like the tree’s own special glue that can be turned into amazing art.
How Do They Harvest It?
Skilled workers find the right lacquer trees and carefully make small cuts into the bark. This doesn’t hurt the tree too much but allows the sticky resin to ooze out. It’s a bit like tapping maple trees for syrup! 🍁
Turning Sap into Art
Once the resin is collected, it gets cleaned and filtered to make raw lacquer. Artists then use this lacquer to coat and decorate objects. They might paint layers, carve designs, or add sparkly bits. The result? Gorgeous lacquerware that can last for generations! 🖌️🏺
Why It’s So Special
Lacquerware isn’t just pretty; it’s a tradition that connects us to nature and history. It shows how something simple from a tree can become a treasured piece of art.
Next time you see a shiny lacquered item, you’ll know the incredible journey it took from tree to treasure! 💖
Reference(s):
Lacquer harvesting: The origin and craft behind lacquerware art
cgtn.com
