noun
lacquered papier-mâché
A traditional Japanese craft technique where layers of paper are glued together and finished with lacquer, often used for making lightweight containers and decorative objects.
一閑張りのお盆は軽くて丈夫だ。
A lacquered papier-mâché tray is light and sturdy.
The term is said to originate from the name of a craftsman, Hiki Ikkan (飛来一閑), who popularized this lacquered paper technique in the early Edo period.