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 generations. This traditional art form utilizes organic shellac, a resin secreted by the Japanese lacquer tree, to create stunning and resilient objects. From sophisticated bowls and plates to intricate jewelry, Sabae Urushi pieces are renowned for thei