Satoshi Kitano

Tray of Horse Chestnut Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi

  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Presented in 2015
  • Not for Sale

Category Wood and Bamboo
Year Presented 2015

  • Wiped lacquer finish

    Wiped lacquer (fuki urushi) is a wood-finishing technique consisting of a thin coat of lacquer. The lacquer is applied with a spatula or brush, rubbed in with a cotton cloth, and then wiped away using washi paper or clean fabric. Repeating the process numerous times produces a finish that brings out the wood’s grain and texture.