Bachiru

Bachiru (撥鏤) is the Japanese art technique and Japanese craft of engraving dyed ivory.

Bachiru originated in Tang dynasty China, and was introduced to Japan in the 8th century C.E.[1] The ivory pieces to be decorated are first stained with pigment (usually red, green or blue). Ivory does not take colour easily and has to be put through a process of repeated boiling and soaking in dye in order to achieve the appropriate hue.[2] Images are incised on the coloured ivory using a technique known as keri-bori ("kick engraving").[3] The stained surface is scraped away to reveal the ivory underneath.[4] Additional detail is then sometimes added in another colour, using a fine paintbrush.[2]

The art of bachiru was largely lost until its rediscovery in the 20th century by Yoshida Fumiyuki (1915-2004).[2] Yoshida was recognised as a Living National Treasure for his work with this art medium.[5]

References
  1. Louis Frédéric (2002). Japan enciklopedia. Harvard University Press. p. 66. ISBN 978-0-674-01753-5. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  2. "Bachiru". JapanARTSandCRAFTS.com. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  3. 木村法光 (1992). 正倉院宝物にみる家具・調度. 紫紅社. p. 80. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  4. Frieda Kay Fall (1967). Art objects: their care and preservation: a reference for museums and collectors. Museum Publications. p. 95. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  5. The Japan Foundation Newsletter. Japan Foundation. 1985. p. xxvii. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
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