SABAE URUSHI: TRADITIONAL JAPANESE LACQUERWARE

The time-honored craft of Sabae Urushi, founded in the city of Sabae in Japan, has been perfected for epochs. This traditional art form utilizes organic shellac, a resin secreted by the Toxicodendron vernicifluum, to create stunning and resilient objects. From refined bowls and plates to intricate ornaments, Sabae Urushi pieces are renowned for the