EXPLORING SABAE URUSHI: JAPAN'S LACQUER TRADITION

The time-honored craft of Sabae Urushi, rooted in the city of Sabae in Japan, has been honed for centuries. This traditional art form utilizes pure urushi, a resin secreted by the Toxicodendron vernicifluum, to create stunning and long-lasting objects. From refined bowls and plates to intricate ornaments, Sabae Urushi pieces are renowned for their