Japanese independent watchmakers Hajime Asaoka and Jiro Katayama have created unique pieces to benefit the Noto Charity ...

A decade of jewelry collecting has taught me that where ... permanent place of honor on a dresser or in a closet — just make sure you have enough clearance for the top to open.

Archaeological work has revealed that people began to use the fluid from lacquer trees as early as 8,000 years ago. "Because of its fine physical and chemical properties, natural lacquer as a ...

Lacquer art is widely applied in the making of various items, such as vases. [Photo provided to China Daily] ...