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Lac is one of fourteen prefectures of Chad. The capital of Lac is the Bol.

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  • Kerria-lacca

    Lac tubes created by Kerria lacca

  • Shellac varities

    Resin secreted by the female lac bug on trees is processed and sold as dry flakes.

  • Pongamia pinnata

    Pongam or honge (Millettia pinnata) is a native of India and grows in profusion, generally planted as avenue trees by the forest department. It is renowned for its shade and is well known in traditional uses for its medicinal properties. It is also grown as a host plant for lac insects. The tree is also one of the food plants for common cerulean (Jamides celeno).

  • Laksha - ලාක්ෂා - Lacquerware

    "Laksha" is a traditional form of lacquerware from Sri Lanka which is made from shellac derived from Lac.

  • Shellac three colours

    Processed shellac flakes from lac insect resin.

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