Fuki Urushi Twin Chicks Brooch

Fuki Urushi Twin Chicks BroochThis adorable brooch is made of Japanese magnolia and finished with urushi lacquer using a technique called fuki urushi. Urushi is a type of tree sap and has been used in Japan for over 9000 years as a finishing material for wooden objects. Fuki urushi is a method that uses natural, colorless urushi; after urushi is applied on the wood surface, it is wiped off immediately and then dried. The process is repeated many times, resulting in a polished

called soba choko

with modern fragrances to create the scents that fit the contemporary lifestyles

Good luck kitties

these animal-shaped incense holders make charming additions to any living space

Heat over medium heat until the water reaches a gentle boil

The kiri trivets are superb as holders of hot pots

but actually is smooth to the touch

and produced by feelt

The rice husks give the perfect amount of volume and firmness to bring the expertly shaped and printed creature to life

Occasional dark specks on the surface are iron contained in the clay and glaze

4½" (L) x 2¼ (W) x 2½" (H)

Karakusa is a stylized arabesque pattern said to be originated in ancient Greece and introduced to Japan in the 8th century