SABAE URUSHI: TRADITIONAL JAPANESE LACQUERWARE

The ancient craft of Sabae Urushi, rooted in the city of Sabae in Japan, has been practiced for generations. This traditional art form utilizes natural lacquer, a resin secreted by the Toxicodendron vernicifluum, to produce stunning and resilient objects. From refined bowls and plates to intricate accessories, Sabae Urushi pieces are renowned for t