About us - Oriental Handcraft

A Quiet Return to Handmade

In a time when most objects are made quickly and forgotten just as quickly, we believe some things should still be made slowly.

Oriental Handcraft was created with a simple idea:
to bring traditional East Asian craftsmanship back into modern life.

Not as museum pieces.
But as objects meant to be used every day.

A tea cup held in the hand.
A bowl that becomes part of a daily ritual.
A vessel that quietly gathers memories over time.

Where Tradition Meets Everyday Life

Across East Asia, artisans have spent centuries refining techniques that transform natural materials into enduring works of art.

Natural lacquer layered patiently by hand.
Clay shaped slowly and fired in traditional kilns.
Celadon surfaces carved so subtly that patterns appear only when light moves across them.

These crafts were never meant to be rushed.

Each piece carries the mark of time —
not only the time of its making, but the time of the traditions behind it.

Our work is to connect these traditions with the present.

The Crafts We Share

Our collections focus on three distinct craft traditions, each representing a different expression of East Asian material culture.

Handmade Lacquerware

Lacquerware is one of the oldest crafts in Asia, made from the natural sap of the lacquer tree and applied layer by layer by hand.

Each layer must cure slowly in controlled humidity before the next can be added, a process that may take months to complete.

The result is a surface unlike any modern coating — warm, deep, and alive with subtle reflections.

Chang’an 28-Yaki

Inspired by the long ceramic traditions surrounding the ancient city of Chang’an, 28-Yaki combines traditional firing methods with contemporary ceramic design.

These pieces are fired at high temperatures in carefully controlled kiln environments, allowing natural mineral glazes to develop their own unique textures and tones.

No two pieces emerge from the kiln exactly the same.

DE-YONG Yaozhou Celadon

Yaozhou ware is one of the great historic celadon traditions of China, known for its elegant carved decoration and luminous jade-like glaze.

Under certain light, the carved patterns seem almost invisible — revealing themselves only as shadows move across the surface.

This quiet subtlety is what has made Yaozhou ceramics admired for nearly a thousand years.

Objects That Live With You

We do not see these works as luxury products alone.

They are objects meant to live with you.

A lacquer cup that becomes part of your morning tea.
A ceramic bowl that accompanies a quiet meal.
A vessel that grows more familiar the longer it is used.

The beauty of handmade objects is not only how they look when new, but how they age with the people who use them.

Our Role

We are not the artisans.

Our role is to work with skilled craftsmen and small workshops who continue to practice these traditions today.

By bringing their work to a wider audience, we hope to help keep these crafts alive — not only as heritage, but as part of contemporary life.

Every piece we share carries the touch of human hands and the patience of traditional craft.

And in a world that moves quickly, that patience is perhaps the most valuable thing of all.

Our Promise

To You: We believe fine handicrafts are meant for daily life, not just display. We filter out the impractical and overpriced for you.

To the Artisans: We partner directly with craftspeople and workshops, ensuring your purchase directly supports the guardians of these cultural traditions.

To the Culture: We are not just sellers; we are students. We are eager to share the captivating stories and heritage behind every piece we offer.

Master Guo Xuesong: Carving the Legacy of Yaozhou Celadon▼