Tamenuri is mainly used for traditional Japanese lacquerware.
Tamenuri is a technique in which a base coat is applied to the wood, which is then dyed vermillion, and a thick layer of clear Urushi lacquer is applied on top.
Tamenuri ‘Murasaki’ will gradually change its surface color to a purplish hue over time.

The artist, Koshu Nishihara has hand-painted his signature and the serial number on each barrel.