A GLIMPSE INTO SABAE URUSHI: THE ART OF JAPANESE LACQUER

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