{"product_id":"japanese-chataku-set-of-5-green-red-kara-nuri-lacquer-tea-saucers","title":"Japanese Chataku - Set of 5 Green-Red Kara-nuri Lacquer Tea Saucers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of five elegant chataku (tea saucers \/ plates) are made from wood coated with traditional urushi lacquer, and is decorated with a traditional green and red Japanese pattern 'kara-nuri' (唐塗\/unique coating).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.7cm (5.4in) - width\u003cbr\u003e0.8cm (0.3in) - height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese item ships from the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548279005228,"sku":"US-Z112","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/download_ccfef1b8-4b0a-4052-ac86-4106dc86f5e7.jpg?v=1779028352","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-chataku-set-of-5-green-red-kara-nuri-lacquer-tea-saucers","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}