Talk:Raden

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Chinese or Japanese?[edit]

I changed the description of Raden from Chinese to Japanese. I did so because the article, as it stands now, is entirely written about Japan. The technical terms are all in Japanese and the history section describes the history of raden in Japan. Although originally imported from China, it seems clear that in the past 1000 years Japanese raden has had its own development.--Cckerberos (talk) 18:32, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with you. The word 'Raden' generally refers to the decorative technique used in Japanese lacquerware. That fact is spelled out in the prestigious Encyclopedia Britannica. The term is not a Chinese term, even though its basic technique originated in China. Furthermore, Raden is clearly a Japanese pronunciation.--SLIMHANNYA (talk) 05:50, 6 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

"...a board-like material..."?[edit]

The second sentence in the lede states "It refers to a method of inserting a board-like material..." This is a confusing term. There is little that is "board-like" about a veneer of nacre. I have changed it to "It refers to a method of inserting a veneer of material..." Bricology (talk) 23:53, 6 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]