SABAE URUSHI: TRADITIONAL JAPANESE LACQUERWARE

The historic craft of Sabae Urushi, rooted in the city of Sabae in Japan, has been perfected for centuries. This traditional art form utilizes natural urushi, a resin secreted by the Toxicodendron vernicifluum, to craft stunning and durable objects. From refined bowls and plates to intricate ornaments, Sabae Urushi pieces are renowned for their glo