Fuki-urushi 拭漆
拭 wiping · 漆 lacquer
Also known as wiped lacquer
Fuki-urushi, also known as suri-urushi or wiped lacquer, is a coating method in which raw lacquer is rubbed directly into wood with a brush or cloth, then wiped off and polished with washi paper or fabric. This process is repeated many times to build up a thin lacquer film that protects the wood from water and oil while preserving and accentuating the natural grain.
The lacquer is applied thinly to the surface and evenly wiped off. Once dried, the surface is wiped and polished. Repeating this process creates a rich, lustrous sheen and transparency that highlights the wood grain beneath.
