Paint is also known as natural lacquer, raw lacquer, and earth paint. It is commonly known as Chinese lacquer. It is a kind of tree lacquer paint. It is processed by artificially cutting natural lacquer juice on lacquer trees. It is recognized as 'the wang of lacquer'. The lacquer craftsmanship is accompanied by the long and brilliant history of the Chinese nation, showing the magnificent and rich artistic style of traditional culture. From ancient black gauze hats, lacquer sand inkstones, to modern furniture and crafts, lacquer crafts have left countless brilliant traces on the land of China.
The history of lacquer craftsmanship can be traced back more than 8,000 years ago, and it has run through 5,000 years. It is an indispensable part of ancient Chinese culture. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, people began to use paint to make various daily necessities and crafts. Because lacquerware has superior properties such as elegant, atmospheric, waterproof and anti-corrosion, people's love for it gradually increased, reaching its peak during the Han and Tang dynasties.
Over time, the lacquerware craft has been developed and improved, and a unique art form has gradually been formed. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, the lacquerware craftsmanship reached its peak and became a treasure cherished by the palace and nobles.
The main processes of lacquerware production include: tire making, cloth mounting, lacquer scraping, lacquering, lacquering, patterning, polishing, etc. Grinding and drying throughout all the steps of lacquerware production, which tests the producer's patience very much.
