Fuki Urushi Twin Chicks Brooch Makeup Bag This is a cast iron

This is a cast iron candle holder specifically made for warōsoku (traditional Japanese candles)

The thread is then braided into kumihimo and handcrafted into various accessories by artisans

shrimp and other small creatures of the sea

expertly shaped and printed creature to life

Fuki Urushi Twin Chicks Brooch Makeup Bag This is a cast ironThis 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