Recreating the captivating gradation of araishu, white, and black, the exquisite "Yumebokashi" vase offers an elegant addition to any home. The intricate Yumebokashi (gradient) technique is a sublime accomplishment within the intricate art of lacquerware, and each piece comes with its own matching pedestal, perfect for displaying vibrant blooms or standing alone as a tribute to the Japanese aesthetic.
It comes with a round base. Material: Lacquered wood
Vase Size: Ø 2.75" x Height 10"
Base Size: Ø 8.25"
Weight: 12oz
THE TECHNIQUE
Japanese lacquer, or urushi, is a highly prized material refined over 7,000 years. Harvested from the sap of the urushi tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum), it contains urushiol—an organic oil that gives the lacquer its durability and glossy finish. After a meticulous treatment lasting three to five years—including filtering, homogenization, and dehydration—the resin becomes a transparent, honey-textured lacquer. This can be tinted in black, red, yellow, green, or brown.
Applied in exceptionally fine successive layers, urushi requires precise drying conditions: temperatures between 25–30°C and humidity levels of 75–80%. This exacting process contributes to its expense but results in an unparalleled, resilient finish.
Bokashi lacquer is a traditional technique that creates a gradient or shaded effect on lacquered objects. Artisans start with a base layer and, while it's still wet, blend different shades or apply metallic powders like gold or silver to achieve smooth color transitions. Careful brushwork and multiple layers produce a subtle, seamless gradient, culminating in a polished, lustrous finish.
THE BRAND
Isuke was founded in the late Edo period. The company has produced the natural material of lacquerware -such as purified lacquer and lacquerware - for over 180 years.
They have gained wide popularity in the market, incorporating designs and functions that match modern life well.
They make contemporary tableware following historical techniques.
