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Asian Lacquer Craft Exchange Research Project

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"Vibrant Myanmar Lacquer Craft - Coating, Kanyit and Shwezawa" by U Maung Maung 灼爍たるミャンマー漆芸ー塗り・蒟醤・箔絵

This video provides a comprehensive overview of traditional Myanmar lacquerware production, covering substrate preparation, the multi-layered black body coating process, and two distinct decorative techniques: Kanyit (engraved and colored) and Shwezawa (gold leaf). It is useful for understanding the sequential workflow, material composition, and specific drying conditions required for this craft.

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“Kintsugi - Connecting people to people through urushi” by Irahara Mitsumi "漆で繋がる日本の金繕い" いらはらみつみ

This video demonstrates the initial stages of kintsugi repair on a chipped tea bowl, focusing on preparing the substrate and mixing the clay-lacquer fillers. It is useful for practitioners seeking a detailed breakdown of the 'kake' (filling) and 'koshi' (grounding) steps before the final gold application.

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