Kinsoku Mitateai (Lacquer Overview)„Kinsoku Mitateai“ is the term for a group of urushi lacquer that imitates the surface of metal. Tetsu-Nuri or „tsuki-nuri“ is achieved with iron powder and urushi
Tamahagane is a type of steel made in the Japanese tradition. The word tama means „round and precious“, like a gem. The word hagane means „steel“. Tamahagane is used to make Japanese swords, knives, and other kinds of tools.
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