Fuzhou Lacquerware

A Thousand Years of Eastern Lacquer Wisdom

Experience the beauty and tradition of our high-end lacquerware, crafted with passion and heritage.
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The Lightness of Lacquer

The Lightness of Lacquer

A piece of lacquerware is not just an object.

Have you ever encountered a vessel that is lighter than copper, yet harder than stone, and more lustrous than glass?

Fuzhou lacquerware is such an object — remarkably light, yet incredibly durable. It can float on water, resist heat and corrosion, and remain unchanged for decades, even centuries.

It is neither plastic nor synthetic coating. It is natural lacquer — a material born from trees, time, and human craftsmanship.

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A 8,000-Year Heritage

A 8,000-Year Heritage

Handcrafted Material Art

Have you ever encountered a vessel that is lighter than copper, yet harder than stone, and more lustrous than glass?

Fuzhou lacquerware is such an object — remarkably light, yet incredibly durable. It can float on water, resist heat and corrosion, and remain unchanged for decades, even centuries.

It is neither plastic nor synthetic coating. It is natural lacquer — a material born from trees, time, and human craftsmanship.

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The Art of Tuotai

The Art of Tuotai

Deep Surface Texture

Unlike solid lacquerware, Fuzhou lacquerware is hollow at its core.

The artisan first shapes a clay or plaster mold, then layers it with cloth and natural lacquer. After repeated curing, the inner core is removed, leaving behind only a thin yet extremely strong lacquer shell.

This technique, known as “tuotai” (hollowing), allows lacquerware to achieve both strength and extraordinary lightness.

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The Gift of the Lacquer Tree

The Gift of the Lacquer Tree

Eastern Aesthetic Craft

Natural lacquer is a rare gift from nature.

It is harvested from lacquer trees that take years to mature. A single tree yields only a limited amount of raw lacquer in its lifetime.

Rich in natural properties, lacquer is antibacterial, insect-resistant, and highly durable — a perfect protective layer long before the age of modern chemistry.

Every Fuzhou lacquerware piece is made using pure natural lacquer, with no synthetic additives.

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Time and Craftsmanship

Time and Craftsmanship

Warm Minimal Presence

Each piece of lacquerware undergoes dozens, sometimes hundreds of steps — shaping, layering, drying, polishing, and finishing.

Every layer must dry naturally under controlled humidity before the next is applied. A single piece may take months, sometimes up to a year to complete.

The final polish is done entirely by hand, creating a mirror-like surface that no machine can replicate.

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From Fuzhou to the World

From Fuzhou to the World

Timeless Craft Aesthetic

Fuzhou lacquerware has been recognized internationally since the late 19th century.

Works by the Shen family were exhibited at global expositions in Paris, St. Louis, London, and Berlin, winning top honors and earning recognition as “Eastern Treasures” of craftsmanship.

In 1959, Fuzhou lacquer art once again amazed the world at the inauguration of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

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A piece of lacquerware is not just an object.

It is the memory of a tree, the patience of a craftsman, and the passage of time made visible.