Tao Eternal
"Eternal Tao, Timeless Lacquer"
◈ Piece Name: "[The Ocean Sky]" ◈
Individual ID: #[T028] — Only one in existence.
❖ ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
This artistic masterpiece features a natural gradient of blue and cyan-green, meticulously crafted using the traditional two-tone Xipi Daqi lacquer technique over 12-16 weeks of dedicated handwork. The upper cyan-green evokes spring buds—fresh and brimming with vitality; the lower blue resembles deep ocean waves—profound and serenely distant. The seamless transition between the two colors mirrors the meeting of sky and sea, creating a flowing and harmonious visual beauty.
The Xipi technique involves repeated layering and polishing of lacquer to create naturally undulating textures on the surface. Cyan-green and blue blend and gradient, creating rich color layers with nuanced depth. Every detail feels like a gift from nature, a perfect crystallization of time and craftsmanship.
Color Symbolism: Cyan-green symbolizes vitality, hope, and growth; blue represents wisdom, tranquility, and depth. The gradient of these two colors evokes the unity of ocean and sky, signifying an open heart and lofty aspirations—embodying both spring's vitality and the ocean's embrace, symbolizing life's flow and harmony.
❖ Botanical Perfection
Beneath the vibrant palette lies a 100% botanical heart. The interior is hand-sealed with food-safe Raw Urushi, a legendary lacquer tree sap that is naturally antibacterial, heat-resistant, and becomes more durable over centuries of use.
❖ Specifications
Artist Technique:Two-Color Xipi Daqi Lacquer Technique
Capacity: 950ml(Approx.32fl oz)
Core Material: Natural Gourd
Height:22cm(Approx.8.7 in)
Free gift with every order
Crossbody Gourd Carrier
Blackwood base
Foldable funnel
❖ The Awakening Ritual
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Rinse: Gently cleanse with warm water (40°C) to wake the natural lacquer.
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Soak: Fill with warm water (60°C) for 20 minutes. Avoid boiling water for the first soak.
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Cherish: Avoid direct sunlight. Like all fine art, Daqi appreciates a shaded, stable environment.
Taogourd — THE ART OF LIVING LACQUER
