{"product_id":"handcrafted-red-white-gold-flake-lacquer-bead-bracelet-15mm-natural-urushi-artisan-crafted","title":"Handcrafted Red-White Gold-Flake Lacquer Bead Bracelet | 15mm Natural Urushi | Artisan Crafted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Urushi Lacquer] Natural Sap, Built Layer by Layer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach bead is coated with natural urushi lacquer applied in successive layers — left to cure, then sanded and polished by hand, repeated dozens of times before completion. The lacquer surface is warm as jade, soft to the touch, and reveals its layered strata when held to the light: a depth and warmth that synthetic coatings can never achieve. A single bead takes more than a month from first coat to finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Danxia Pattern] Red, White, and Gold — Like a Natural Landform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross each bead, red and white interweave while gold leaf drifts through the strata — the pattern evokes the layered rock formations of Danxia landform: red as crimson cliffs, white as flowing mist, gold as the glow of sunset. This effect is achieved by building up successive layers of colored lacquer and gold leaf, then polishing until the strata reveal themselves naturally — it cannot be painted by hand. No two beads share the same flow of pattern; strung together, they form an entire mountain range circling the wrist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Each Bead Unique] One Bead, One Scene — Formed by Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Danxia pattern is shaped jointly by the stacking of lacquer layers and the pressure of polishing — human hands can only guide, never replicate. Before the final polish, no one knows the pattern each bead will hold. One bead's red veins fall like a waterfall; another's gold leaf settles like a setting sun. Each is a singular accident of craft and chance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[15mm Beads] A Weight That Sits Right\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 15mm in diameter, the beads carry a steady, grounded presence — substantial on the wrist without feeling heavy. Lacquer is naturally light, so the bracelet wears comfortably through long days. Each bead is rounded and polished to a full, smooth sphere; the string settles gently against the skin, warm and unobtrusive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Aesthetic] Danxia at the Wrist, for Daily Wear and for Keeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn daily wear, the red-white-gold palette pairs effortlessly with any clothing, adding a whisper of landscape to understated outfits; in formal settings, the gold leaf glows subtly at the cuff — understated, yet carrying weight. When not worn, lay the bracelet on a desk: beads in a circle, like a miniature scroll painting of rosy peaks. The lacquer develops a richer patina with age — a bracelet to wear for a lifetime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Care] Wipe lacquer gently with a soft cloth. Avoid sharp objects, strong acids, and alkalis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProtect from direct sunlight and sudden temperature changes. Store in a jewelry box or soft pouch when not worn to prevent cord wear and bead scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"URUSHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48258496168166,"sku":null,"price":3220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9829\/0918\/files\/1_fe894dbc-b689-49df-9604-e0f9770174bf.jpg?v=1788057456","url":"https:\/\/shopurushi.com\/products\/handcrafted-red-white-gold-flake-lacquer-bead-bracelet-15mm-natural-urushi-artisan-crafted","provider":"URUSHI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}