A new frontier in lacquer ware has been opened with the development of a way to lacquer glass. Traditional wooden lacquer ware is easily damaged when used with Western-style cutlery, and requires special handling because of its sensitivity to rapid drying or temperature changes. But lacquered glassware can stand up to knives and forks, and it is dishwasher-safe, making it more compatible with contemporary lifestyles. Lacquered glassware is opening up new horizons for the beauty of Japanese crafts. Artisan x Designer Lacquered glass that lasts November 5, Wed. 23:30 (JST) November 6, Thu. 5:30 / 11:30 / 17:30 nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/artisan/
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:00:00 +0000
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