缅甸蒲甘漆器：千年工艺在现代的挣扎与坚守
In the ancient temple town of Bagan, Myanmar, a different kind of gold glows inside dim workshops. It is not the gold of pagoda spires, but the deep, warm sheen of thayo—traditional Burmese lacquerware. For centuries, this delicate craft has been a pillar of local identity, passed down through families like a secret language of patience and precision.
Creating a single lacquer bowl can take months. Artisans first weave a base from bamboo strips, then coat it with layers of sap from the melentak tree. Each layer must dry slowly under a dust-free cloth before the next is applied. After a dozen coats, the surface is carved with intricate patterns—flowers, mythical birds, scenes from the Jataka tales—and filled with coloured resins. The final polishing, done with a smooth stone, gives the piece a mirror-like glow.
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