Tao Eternal
"Eternal Tao, Timeless Lacquer"
◈ Piece Name: "[Cherry Blossom Spring]" ◈
Individual ID: #[T041] — Only one in existence.
❖ ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
This artistic masterpiece draws inspiration from spring cherry blossoms, meticulously crafted using the traditional Xipi Daqi lacquer technique over 12-16 weeks of dedicated handwork. The upper pink natural lacquer is romantic and gentle like cherry blossoms; the lower emerald-green resembles fresh spring grass—vibrant and alive. The seamless gradient transition between the two colors evokes the poetic scene beneath cherry blossom trees in spring, creating a dreamlike and tender visual beauty.
The Xipi technique involves repeated layering and polishing of lacquer to create naturally undulating textures on the surface. Pink and green blend and gradient, creating rich color layers with nuanced depth. Like spring's gentleness and vitality perfectly merged, every detail feels like a gift from nature—a perfect crystallization of time and craftsmanship.
Color Symbolism: Pink symbolizes gentleness, romance, and beauty, as tender as cherry blossoms; green represents life, growth, and hope, symbolizing flourishing vitality. The pink-green gradient evokes spring cherry blossoms intertwined with new greenery, signifying beauty coexisting with hope—gentleness containing strength, romance nurturing life, representing a beautiful life, blessed well-being, and abundant spring vitality.
❖ 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: 650ml(Approx.22fl oz)
Core Material: Natural Gourd
Height:22cm(Approx.8.7in)
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
