EXPLORING SABAE URUSHI: JAPAN'S LACQUER TRADITION

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