{"product_id":"xiushi-the-story-of-lacquer-9781487812843","title":"Xiushi: The Story of Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Bei Chang | Wei Chen | Jueming Hua\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Royal Collins Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Royal Collins Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Asian - Chinese\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelve into the exquisite art of \u003ci\u003exiushi\u003c\/i\u003e, where objects are transformed through the application of lacquer and intricate decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis comprehensive book spans over twenty chapters, each offering a unique insight into the world of \u003ci\u003exiushi\u003c\/i\u003e. From the early discovery of lacquer to the intricate techniques developed over eight thousand years, the author weaves together historical narratives and craft-making stories. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough detailed descriptions and abundant images of artifacts, the author traces the evolution of \u003ci\u003exiushi\u003c\/i\u003e, highlighting techniques such as \u003ci\u003etuohuo\u003c\/i\u003e (relief carving), \u003ci\u003etianqian\u003c\/i\u003e (filling and inlaying), \u003ci\u003eqianluodian\u003c\/i\u003e (mother-of-pearl inlay), \u003ci\u003efeijin\u003c\/i\u003e (gold leaf application), \u003ci\u003emiaojin\u003c\/i\u003e (gold line drawing), and \u003ci\u003etihong\u003c\/i\u003e (red carving lacquer). These techniques embody the warm, elegant, and refined aesthetic of Chinese lacquerware.","brand":"Royal Collins Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47779264233623,"sku":"9781487812843","price":1776.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781487812843.webp?v=1778034870","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/xiushi-the-story-of-lacquer-9781487812843","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}