In Wajima, Japan, where hundreds of homes and studios were destroyed, master-class artisans are struggling to keep lacquer ...

—Contrast shine with matte materials. While a “glossy” look may be your desire, consider contrasting the shine of lacquer ...

Natural lacquer, derived principally from the sap of the lacquer tree, is a complex biopolymer that has been used for centuries in decorative arts, coatings and high-performance adhesives. Its primary ...