Secrets of lacquer painting - Episodes
Lacquer lacquering is associated with uniqueness and delicate techniques, and from time to time, secret stories and interesting episodes are passed down. However, these episodes should be considered as legends and anecdotes, and have not been confirmed as historical facts. Below are some examples of common secret stories related to lacquer lacquering.
1. Secrets of a lacquerware master
- Craftsmen involved in lacquering and lacquerware production learn techniques and traditions from their masters. One legend has it that a certain master had a special secret technique, and only those who inherited that technique could create the highest quality lacquerware.
2. Sacred Lacquer
- Lacquer has been considered sacred and holy since ancient times. There is a legend that at certain shrines and temples, lacquerware made from lacquer taken from sacred trees was used in religious ceremonies and painted over in a special ceremony.
3. The revival of lacquerware
- When lacquerware or lacquerware becomes damaged or old, special techniques are sometimes used to restore it. There is an anecdote about a certain lacquer craftsman who learned a secret technique to restore old lacquerware, restoring it to a new lustre that was on the verge of fading.
4. Magical Patterns
- The patterns and colors applied to lacquerware and lacquerware have a unique charm. One legend tells of a lacquerware craftsman who, when he goes to bed at night, magically sees a pattern appear on his work.
These tales and legends about lacquer ware express a deep respect and mystique for it, and tell the story of how lacquer ware has been revered as part of culture and art, but these stories are likely based on fiction or legend and should not be interpreted as historical fact.
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