{"product_id":"japanese-chataku-set-of-3-kara-nuri-urushi-lacquerware-tea-saucers","title":"Japanese Chataku - Set of 3 唐塗 Kara-nuri Urushi Lacquerware Tea Saucers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of three elegant chataku (tea saucers) are made from wood coated with traditional urushi lacquer, and is decorated with the traditional Japanese pattern 'kara-nuri' (唐塗\/unique coating).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pattern is characterized by the speckled spots made when lacquer is applied using a special pallet knife with multiple circular holes. After the lacquer dries, it is polished and another layer is added using the special tool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis process repeats many times until the pattern is built up. Each product coated with this lacquer is a one-of-a-kind item due to the intricate and time-consuming nature of the craft. This process can be seen in action here: https:\/\/youtu.be\/HxWFF_n0ikQ?t=1036\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChataku are the perfect way to elevate your tea serving experience. Unlike western saucers which are often made of porcelain and decorated to match a tea set, Japanese tea saucers are made from wood, lacquered wood, or metal, and generally do not match any particular set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.2cm (5.2in) - width\u003cbr\u003e1.9cm (0.7in) - height\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548597706796,"sku":"Z71","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/1TXHsG7Sw6Lg-O4IryAL7lUogJV48RhdT.jpg?v=1779034213","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-chataku-set-of-3-kara-nuri-urushi-lacquerware-tea-saucers","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}