Made using a centuries old process, lacquerware was valued as an incredible art form by royalty who treasured it for its beauty and the high skill involved in its production. Created by hand-applying multiple layers of paint and varnish onto a wood substrate, the end result produces a depth and sheen unique to this process and unobtainable in any other fashion. Today, lesser versions of lacquerware can be found on the commercial market, but the labor intensiveness inherent with producing the best quality is highly limited to a diminishing number of individuals who still practice the most valued form of this art. After careful research, these skilled lacquerware craftsmen were located and commissioned to apply their art for the vernyip.com collection that includes trays, decorative bowls and vases designed to enhance any environment. As with the entire collection, our pieces have an updated aesthetic that has been specifically designed with clean lines and adaptable colors for a timeless quality. All lacquerware purchases come standard with a custom-sized black cloth vernyip.com logo bag that allows instant gift giving as well as protective storage.