| Title | लाख - Lākh (Lacquer)लाख Lākh |
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| Description | लाख - Lākh (Lacquer) is a resinous secretion of the lac insect, used as a protective and decorative coating. It is applied in thin layers and polished to a high sheen. It provides a durable, water-resistant finish. |
| Tags | लाख Lākh Lacquer Resin Coating Inlay Adhesive Jharkhand Chhattisgarh Shellac |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-499018445-20-11-25-LQ |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/lacquer |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/lacquer |
| Total Sites | 5 |
| Primary Sites | 5 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Resin Coating Adhesive Natural Polymer |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Bihar Jharkhand Chhattisgarh West Bengal |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE Mughal Period CE Ancient Period CE Ancient Period BCE Sikh Empire Period CE |
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| Dynasties | Mughal Rajput Maurya Gupta Sikh |
| Sources | Forests of Jharkhand Cultivated lac farms Lac cultivation areas Forests specific geographic sources Lac cultivation in eastern India |
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| Properties | Hardness: Moderate Adhesion: Good Water resistance: Moderate Melting point: 75-80°C Density: 1.1-1.4 g/cm³ Dielectric strength: 15-25 kV/mm Softening point: 70-80°C Adhesive strength Melting point: 75-85°C Solubility: Alcohol Electrical insulator Softening point: 75-80°C Adhesion: Good to various surfaces Electrical insulation: Excellent Density: 1100-1200 kg/m³ |
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| Uses | Decorative coating on wood and metal Adhesive for inlay work Protective finish Sealing wax Protective coatings Decorative finishes Adhesive Wood coating Metal coating Decorative finish Toy making Jewelry Decorative coating Protective layer Sealing Wood finishing |
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| Materials | लकड़ी - Lakdi (Wood) सोना - Sonā (Gold) चाँदी - Chandi (Silver) रंग - Rang (Pigments) कपूर - Karpūr (Camphor) राल - Rāl (Resin) तेल - Tel (Oil) रंग - Rang (Natural Pigments) गोंद - Gond (Resin) काष्ठ - Kāshtha (Wood) रंग - Rang (Paint) |
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| Styles | Mughal decorative arts style Rajput decorative arts style Folk art Wood carving Traditional crafts Vernacular art Indian folk art style Mughal architecture style Sikh architecture style |
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| Categories | Palace Furniture Artifacts Temple Artifact Toys Jewelry Decorative objects Woodwork Metalwork Paintings Fort |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Lac Production in India | Industry Report | Extraction and processing |
| Traditional Indian Lacquer Work | Article | Production and application techniques |
| Indian Handicrafts | Book | Lacquer techniques |
| Handbook of Lac Production | Book | Lac cultivation and processing |
| Lac Production, Processing and Utilization | Book | Technical guide on lac properties and processing |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Amber Fort Jaipur | Primary | 100% | |
| Banke Bihari Temple Vrindavan | Primary | 100% | |
| City Palace Jaipur | Primary | 100% | |
| Govind Dev Temple Vrindavan | Primary | 100% | |
| Sheesh Mahal Patiala | Primary | 100% |