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@hourglas1.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 5:25 PM

#Antique Shen Shao’an "Cheng Kee" Fuzhou Bodiless Lacquer Box #Silver Foil Inlay #Dragon c.1920 – #瀋紹安正記 #福州脫胎 etsy.me/4zs8JiL via Etsy #Etsy #etsystore #EtsySeller #etsyfinds #etsygifts #decor #homedecor #giftforher #giftsforhim #giftforhim #ChristmasGift #handmade #Chinese #lacquer #giftsforher

@thezenoftrueart.bsky.socialSep 27, 2026, 10:44 PM

Alix Aymé (1894-1989), "Market," lacquer on panel, c.1935; photo: Christie's. #art #arte #modernart #lacquer #lacquerpainting #paintings #peintures #pinturas #kunst #femaleartist #femalepainter #museum #artgallery

@saroyan.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 7:51 PM

#didyouknow

Do you know about the lacquer fan? A #lacquer #fan (known in China as #qīshàn) is a traditional handmade handheld fan decorated using a "floating lacquer" hydro-dipping technique.

images ©
(L) Buddha3bodhi
(Top) Bonhams
(Bottom) Timory DIY

What is a Lacquer Fan?

History: Dating back over 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty, lacquer fans were originally used in royal and noble ceremonies as symbols of power and status before becoming cherished folk art.

The Craft: Artisans drip coloured lacquer paints onto the surface of water and swirl them into marble or flowing abstract patterns using a stick. A blank paper or fabric fan is then gently dipped into the water, transferring the unique design onto the fan surface.

One-of-a-Kind: Because the paint moves naturally with the water's current, no two lacquer fans turn out identical, making each piece a distinct, collectible work of art.

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University(BNBU)

Lacquer fans (qīshàn, 漆扇) have a history spanning over two thousand years rooted in traditional Chinese craftsmanship, originating as symbols of royal power before evolving into folk art and global export commodities.

Ancient Origins and Ceremonial Roots

Han Dynasty Beginnings: Historical records show that the earliest lacquer fans were used primarily in royal and noble ceremonies to symbolize status and power.

Material Evolution: Traditional frames were constructed from sliced bamboo and covered with delicate xuan paper (rice paper) or silk, then treated with natural tree lacquers and mineral pigments.

The "Floating Lacquer" Technique

Marbled Aesthetics: The iconic look of a lacquer fan relies on the "floating lacquer" (piāoqī) method, taking advantage of the fact that raw lacquer is insoluble in water.

Artistic Process: Artisans drip coloured lacquers onto the water's surface, swirling and manipulating the fluid using gestures like dotting, flicking, and stroking before dipping the fan directly into the water to pick up the unique marbled pattern.

Singular Artifacts: Because water currents and mixing speeds change with every dip, no two lacquer fans turn out identical.What is a Lacquer Fan?

History: Dating back over 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty, lacquer fans were originally used in royal and noble ceremonies as symbols of power and status before becoming cherished folk art.

The Craft: Artisans drip coloured lacquer paints onto the surface of water and swirl them into marble or flowing abstract patterns using a stick. A blank paper or fabric fan is then gently dipped into the water, transferring the unique design onto the fan surface.

One-of-a-Kind: Because the paint moves naturally with the water's current, no two lacquer fans turn out identical, making each piece a distinct, collectible work of art.

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University(BNBU)

Lacquer fans (qīshàn, 漆扇) have a history spanning over two thousand years rooted in traditional Chinese craftsmanship, originating as symbols of royal power before evolving into folk art and global export commodities.

Ancient Origins and Ceremonial Roots

Han Dynasty Beginnings: Historical records show that the earliest lacquer fans were used primarily in royal and noble ceremonies to symbolize status and power.

Material Evolution: Traditional frames were constructed from sliced bamboo and covered with delicate xuan paper (rice paper) or silk, then treated with natural tree lacquers and mineral pigments.

The "Floating Lacquer" Technique

Marbled Aesthetics: The iconic look of a lacquer fan relies on the "floating lacquer" (piāoqī) method, taking advantage of the fact that raw lacquer is insoluble in water.

Artistic Process: Artisans drip coloured lacquers onto the water's surface, swirling and manipulating the fluid using gestures like dotting, flicking, and stroking before dipping the fan directly into the water to pick up the unique marbled pattern.

Singular Artifacts: Because water currents and mixing speeds change with every dip, no two lacquer fans turn out identical.What is a Lacquer Fan?

History: Dating back over 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty, lacquer fans were originally used in royal and noble ceremonies as symbols of power and status before becoming cherished folk art.

The Craft: Artisans drip coloured lacquer paints onto the surface of water and swirl them into marble or flowing abstract patterns using a stick. A blank paper or fabric fan is then gently dipped into the water, transferring the unique design onto the fan surface.

One-of-a-Kind: Because the paint moves naturally with the water's current, no two lacquer fans turn out identical, making each piece a distinct, collectible work of art.

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University(BNBU)

Lacquer fans (qīshàn, 漆扇) have a history spanning over two thousand years rooted in traditional Chinese craftsmanship, originating as symbols of royal power before evolving into folk art and global export commodities.

Ancient Origins and Ceremonial Roots

Han Dynasty Beginnings: Historical records show that the earliest lacquer fans were used primarily in royal and noble ceremonies to symbolize status and power.

Material Evolution: Traditional frames were constructed from sliced bamboo and covered with delicate xuan paper (rice paper) or silk, then treated with natural tree lacquers and mineral pigments.

The "Floating Lacquer" Technique

Marbled Aesthetics: The iconic look of a lacquer fan relies on the "floating lacquer" (piāoqī) method, taking advantage of the fact that raw lacquer is insoluble in water.

Artistic Process: Artisans drip coloured lacquers onto the water's surface, swirling and manipulating the fluid using gestures like dotting, flicking, and stroking before dipping the fan directly into the water to pick up the unique marbled pattern.

Singular Artifacts: Because water currents and mixing speeds change with every dip, no two lacquer fans turn out identical.
@saroyan.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 7:42 PM

#didyouknow #HongKong

Do you know the #robot #Hanyue?

The intelligent robot Hanyue will demonstrate the art of #lacquer #fan-making through a series of intricate movements, including picking up the fan, dipping it in lacquer, swirling it and lifting it out.

image ©Hong Kong Tourism Board

The Robot Hanyue

Hong Kong Tourism Board

Intangible Cultural Heritage Lacquer Fan-Making by Robot Hanyue
Date: 17 – 27 September 2026
Demonstration Time: 6:30 – 10:30pm
Location: Soccer Pitch No. 1, Victoria Park

The intelligent robot Hanyue will demonstrate the art of lacquer fan-making through a series of intricate movements, including picking up the fan, dipping it in lacquer, swirling it and lifting it out. 

As ink and colour blend together, the performance reveals the distinctive beauty of this traditional lacquer fan craft, inspired by intangible cultural heritage. 

Robot Hanyue demonstrates the traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage art of drift lacquered fan-making (Qishan) by floating colours on water, dipping, swirling, and lifting the fan.

Overview of Robot Hanyue and Lacquer Fan-Making

Developer: ChangingTek Robotics Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Public Debut: Featured at the International Lantern Spectacular in Victoria Park, Hong Kong Tourism Board for the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.

The Craft: Combines lacquerware artistry and fluid dynamics where pigments float on water, creating a marbled pattern transferred onto the fan's surface during a precise dip and swirl.

Robot Actions: Hanyue replicates human artisan movements, including floating the lacquer, submerging the fan, swirling, and lifting it out to reveal a unique pattern.
@nowwave.radioSep 20, 2026, 4:46 PM

🌿 Lazy Sunday soundtrack: Lacquer - Magic tricks from Gone
Let it breathe.
🎧 Listen live: https://nowwave.live/

#NowWaveLive #SundaySlowdown #Lacquer

Album artwork for Magic tricks by Lacquer from Gone
@onelivinglife.bsky.socialSep 19, 2026, 8:18 AM

Today’s Art… 😍😍😍

#fountainpen #Matsuzawa #cat #art #traditional #Japan #lacquer