彫ちょう漆しつ

noun

carved lacquer technique

A traditional Japanese craft technique where multiple layers of lacquer are applied and then carved to create patterns. Often associated with 鎌倉彫 (Kamakura-bori) and other regional lacquerware styles.

• 彫ちょう漆しつは、漆うるしを何なん層そうにも塗ぬり重かさねてから彫ちょう刻こくする技ぎ法ほうです。

  Carved lacquer is a technique where many layers of lacquer are applied and then carved.

• このお盆ぼんは彫ちょう漆しつで作つくられています。

  This tray is made with the carved lacquer technique.