A pigment locally called uguli is added to the lacquer while it is hot.

After a lacquered piece cools down, it is rolled flat and stretched thin.

The sculpting wood is attached to the end with melted lacquer; the metal shafts used to be made out of wood as well. A person pulls on the rope to create a spinning motion.

The tools have to be used with precision to guarantee that the final product is refined and smooth.

The second layer is applied after the first one is completed. The placement of the color depends on the design chosen by the craftsman. Here, individual artistic taste matters.

The yellow-coated object is concealed with another lacquer color: black. This is done so that designs can be created when the black layer is scratched off\n

A special tool is used to dig inside the wood to give it the shape of a container.

varying styles of designs can be found on lacquered objects.

Craftsmen conventionally use red, black, and yellow lacquer colors.

Boduberu is a traditional drum used during ceremonies and for songs.

Preparation of Laa (Lacquer)\nLacquer pieces are imported from neighboring countries. Different colors of lacquer are created by mixing with coloring pigments.

The lacquer is then cut into small strips to be used to add color to objects.