{"product_id":"japanese-chataku-set-of-6-gold-red-kara-nuri-vintage-tea-saucers","title":"Japanese Chataku - Set of 6 Gold-Red Kara-nuri Vintage Tea Saucers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis set of six elegant chataku (tea saucers) are made from wood coated with traditional urushi lacquer, and is decorated with a traditional gold and red 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\u003e12.1cm (4.8in) - width\u003cbr\u003e2cm (0.8in) - height\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Japanese item ships from the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548267634732,"sku":"US-Z169","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/download_b8e48340-f29c-4b17-aba7-bb2de3c00708.jpg?v=1779028032","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-chataku-set-of-6-gold-red-kara-nuri-vintage-tea-saucers","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}