EXPLORING SABAE URUSHI: JAPAN'S LACQUER TRADITION

The time-honored craft of Sabae Urushi, rooted in the city of Sabae in Japan, has been honed for generations. This traditional art form utilizes pure lacquer, a resin secreted by the Toxicodendron vernicifluum, to produce stunning and durable objects. From refined bowls and plates to intricate accessories, Sabae Urushi pieces are renowned for their