EXPLORING SABAE URUSHI: JAPAN'S LACQUER TRADITION

The historic craft of Sabae Urushi, originating in the city of Sabae in Japan, has been honed for centuries. This traditional art form utilizes natural shellac, a resin secreted by the Toxicodendron vernicifluum, to create stunning and resilient objects. From elegant bowls and plates to intricate ornaments, Sabae Urushi pieces are renowned for thei