Nikawa is an animal-based glue used as a binder for pigments in nihonga painting.
Glossary Nikawa 膠 Nikawa is an animal-based glue used as a binder for pigments in nihonga painting. ◆ Go deeper Nakada Kazuo: A Master of Silver on Porcelain Guide to Maki-e Part 1: Types, Materials & Techniques Japan’s Traditional Sparklers: The Behind-the-Scenes Story ← Yuri-kinsai Index