A GLIMPSE INTO SABAE URUSHI: THE ART OF JAPANESE LACQUER

The ancient craft of Sabae Urushi, founded in the city of Sabae in Japan, has been honed for epochs. This traditional art form utilizes pure urushi, a resin secreted by the Toxicodendron vernicifluum, to craft stunning and resilient objects. From elegant bowls and plates to intricate ornaments, Sabae Urushi pieces are renowned for their gloss and a