Glossary
Shikki
Shikki is a Japanese technique for making objects from lacquerware. It is an ancient tradition that has been practiced in Japan for centuries and involves the use of natural materials such as Urushi lacquer, a resin made from the bark of the Japanese lacquer tree, as well as powder made from gold, silver and other metals. Shikki items tend to be very shiny and have a very smooth surface. They are often viewed as decorative and symbolic of wealth and prosperity.
