Urushi (oriental lacquer) — a natural aesthetic durable and future-promising coating
Authors:
Ju Kumanotani
Affiliation:
Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, 7-22-1 Roppongi Minatoku, Tokyo 106, Japan
Abstract:
What is oriental lacquer? This article attempts an answer to this question from the viewpoint of materials chemistry and coatings technology of the lacquer in Japan and also describes a strategy for developing oriental lacquers in harmony with the natural environment.