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Manage No DI00000273 Country Republic of Korea Author Ibrahim Mujah Department of Heritage, Ministry of Education, Maldives Hassan Mohamed Department of Heritage, Ministry of Education, Maldives Published Year 2017 Language English Copyright 
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| Description | Lacquer work, or liyelaa jehun as locally known, is one of the most distinctive forms of handicraft. In simple terms, a piece of wood is sculpted into the desired shape and then coated with layers of different colors of lacquer. Once the lacquer coating is finished, it is polished with dry leaves. And intricate patterns are engraved on the item with simple tools, without any premade drawings. They can be seen on many wooden objects and in Coral Stone Mosques of the Maldives; six of which on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List are also adorned with lacquered works that contribute to their outstanding universal value. | ||
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The Lacquer Crafts of the Maldives_Masterpiece
This model of a traditional Maldivian Dhoani is one of the greatest pieces of art ever created. Creating a piece with so much details and intricacy is a meticulous task that can only be completed by the finest of artists.
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The Lacquer Crafts of the Maldives_Boduberu
Boduberu is a traditional drum used during ceremonies and for songs.
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The Lacquer Crafts of the Maldives_Boduberu
Boduberu is a traditional drum used during ceremonies and for songs.
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The Lacquer Crafts of the Maldives_Boduberu
Boduberu is a traditional drum used during ceremonies and for songs.
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The Lacquer Crafts of the Maldives_Engraving Designs
The beautiful Island Nation of the Maldives presents one of its finest example of artistic mastery and skill; Liyelaa Jehun. Lacquer work or liyelaa jehun as known locally is an outstanding form of handicraft practiced in Maldives. Engraving Designs. After applying lacquer, craftsmen scratch the top lacquer layer off, revealing the layer beneath which is in another color to highlight the created intricately beautiful designs.
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The Lacquer Crafts of the Maldives_Polishing
The beautiful Island Nation of the Maldives presents one of its finest example of artistic mastery and skill; Liyelaa Jehun. Lacquer work or liyelaa jehun as known locally is an outstanding form of handicraft practiced in Maldives. Polishing. After the lacquer is smoothened, the product is polished, giving it a glossy look.
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The Lacquer Crafts of the Maldives_Lacquer Smoothening
The beautiful Island Nation of the Maldives presents one of its finest example of artistic mastery and skill; Liyelaa Jehun. Lacquer work or liyelaa jehun as known locally is an outstanding form of handicraft practiced in Maldives. Lacquer Smoothening. The ihaa gondi is continuously moved around to uniformly distribute the lacquer across the object.
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The Lacquer Crafts of the Maldives_Colour application technique
The beautiful Island Nation of the Maldives presents one of its finest example of artistic mastery and skill; Liyelaa Jehun. Lacquer work or liyelaa jehun as known locally is an outstanding form of handicraft practiced in Maldives. Colour application technique. Lacquer is applied onto the wood as softly and smoothly as possible.
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