{"product_id":"daikokuya-barrel-akihiko-sugita-copy-1","title":"Daikokuya : Long Leg - Akihiko Sugita","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tab1\" checked\u003e \u003clabel for=\"tab1\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tab2\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"tab2\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tab3\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"tab3\"\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab content1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Urushi' a.k.a. Japanese Wood Lacquer Japanese lacquerware is crafted using urushi, a natural sap harvested from the lacquer tree. Layered by hand and cured slowly, each coat forms a durable, smooth surface with a warm, organic depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lightweight yet remarkably resilient, lacquerware has been used in Japan for centuries for both everyday tableware and treasured ceremonial objects. Its beauty is found in the balance of material, technique, and time, each piece reflecting a depth of craftsmanship shaped to endure.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall: ⌀4.84 in. × 4.65 in H\u003cbr\u003eLarge: ⌀5.51 in. × 5.24 in H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in 1978 in Tokyo, and currently based in Kanazawa, Akihiko Sugita learned traditional lacquerware making techniques while training under Akito Akagi, a lacquer artisan who specializes in a distinct style known as\n'Wajima-nuri. Sugita's works stand out thanks to their refined forms, as well as a rich luster unique to lacquer, known as 'urushi in Japanese. Over time, the appearance of each piece changes with use, as the hidden layers of urushi are uncovered. In a search for beauty within utility, his pieces subtly reveal a profound spiritual essence hidden beneath their surfaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab content2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural wood (Zelkova)\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural lacquer (Urushi)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDust carefully with soft cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUrushi lacquerware carries variation as part of its nature, not as a flaw. Because urushi is harvested, refined, and applied by hand, no two surfaces ever settle in exactly the same way. Humidity, temperature, and time all influence how the lacquer cures, creating subtle differences in tone, depth, and sheen from piece to piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTiny irregularities—soft ripples, faint brush marks, slight variations in color—often remain visible beneath the polished surface. These traces reflect the movement of the artisan’s hand and the living quality of the material itself. Over time, urushi continues to mature, gently deepening in color and luster, so a piece may change almost imperceptibly as it is used.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather than aiming for uniform perfection, urushi lacquerware embraces nuance. Its variations and quiet imperfections give each object a distinct presence, shaped by process, environment, and touch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab content3\"\u003eLacquer pieces are final sale.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Daikokuya","offers":[{"title":"S size \/ Black","offer_id":45149792370863,"sku":"84408","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S size \/ Red","offer_id":45149792403631,"sku":"84409","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L size \/ Black","offer_id":45149792174255,"sku":"84410","price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L size \/ Red","offer_id":45149792207023,"sku":"84411","price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0012\/4072\/7612\/files\/daikokuya-long-leg-akihiko-sugita-3268669.jpg?v=1771565898","url":"https:\/\/shop.tortoisegeneralstore.com\/products\/daikokuya-barrel-akihiko-sugita-copy-1","provider":"tortoise general store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}