Items made in rare, ancient techniques were exhibited at the brand’s stand. Lam Lee
Passing the gallery A photo: Dmitry Livshits, Konstantin Dubovets
Leading headings: Marina Volkova
Magazine: N1 (134) 2009
Layer after layer is applied varnish based on the natural resins of exotic trees. There are more than 30 such layers (the limit is 200). It turns out the surface with an unusual, embossed texture. Then begins the work of the carver. The master must pick a cutter of the desired thickness (depending on the nature and complexity of the pattern). The drawing is carried out in one line, with the same pressure, it is worth distracting - and everything is spoiled. The final stage - put sheets of gold or silver foil. If necessary, apply artificial patina, paint. And finally, the last layer of varnish. So the subject is born in the Coromandel technique. She is not one hundred years old. It was invented in ancient China. Now with the help of this technique, items of the brand are created.
Coromandel is a variable technique, makes it possible to imitate any surfaces and textures, to give them sophistication and a touch of antiquity. This is how wood, leather, bone, and metal are made. Masters
