SABAE URUSHI: TRADITIONAL JAPANESE LACQUERWARE

The ancient craft of Sabae Urushi, founded in the city of Sabae in Japan, has been honed for centuries. This traditional art form utilizes natural urushi, a resin secreted by the Toxicodendron vernicifluum, to produce stunning and long-lasting objects. From sophisticated bowls and plates to intricate jewelry, Sabae Urushi pieces are renowned for th