Ai Shikanji Reflection©Ai Shikanji

Reflection

This piece was made with thread and lacquer using the kanshitsu technique. This innovative method creates a flowing movement in the thread, which is coated in layers of lacquer, giving it texture and shine. The piece is finished with maki-e using gold powder, silver powder and tin powder.

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Ai Shikanji

Ai's signature technique combines thread with kanshitsu, maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay