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Maki-e (蒔絵), which translates literally into “sprinkled pictures”, is a Japanese lacquerware technique that weaves together lacquer patterns and shimmering powders of precious metals. Born around 1200 years ago during the Heian period (794-1187), it is achieved by painting intricate lacquer designs onto a surface and sprinkling these ...
Maki-e (literally, “sprinkled picture”) is a technique in which a picture or pattern is drawn in lacquer, gold or silver powder is sprinkled on the lacquer before it dries, and the adhesive force of the lacquer hardens it to form a pattern or design.
1. Design Pattern. Draw a design or pattern in lines on a piece of paper. Turn the paper, and trace the design in lacquer lines.
Maki-e designs are highly diverse, often featuring natural landscapes, animals, and traditional patterns. Expressions of cherry blossoms petals dancing in the wind or intricate details resembling phoenix feathers showcase the seamless fusion of artisanal skill and artistic sensibility.
Title: Inrō in the Shape of Mount Fuji with a Crossing Ferry and Procession. Artist: Maki-e by Kajikawa (Japanese, 1652–1724) Artist: After Hanabusa Itchō (Japanese, 1652–1724) Period: Edo period (1615–1868) Date: late 18th–early 19th century. Culture: Japan.
Maki-e (literally: sprinkled picture) is Japanese lacquer sprinkled with gold or silver powder as a decoration using a makizutsu or a kebo brush. The technique was developed mainly in the Heian Period (794–1185) and blossomed in the Edo Period (1603–1868).
Danitrio Maki-e Pen Collection. Maki‑e is a Japanese lacquerware technique that was developed 1,200 years ago. Maki‑e artists are very talented and diligent artists. Humble, honest and friendly, they prefer to be called "artisans" or "craftsmen" rather than artists.
