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Over 7,000 years ago, before most major inventions of China were created, ancient Chinese people were already making lacquer ware. Because of its desirable qualities, lacquer was widely used to decorate both everyday items and military instruments. When shopping in Beijing, you can discover amazing lacquer products in many of the city’s local shops.

China’s lacquer ware industry flourished during the Warring States Period, as more and more people started to use lacquer ware to replace bronze vessels. Just before the Tang dynasty, Chinese lacquer-making techniques were introduced to Japan. During the Qing dynasty, Europeans started to import Chinese lacquer items from China in large numbers.

The quality of lacquer ware is superb, and it is not unusual to see a lacquer item made hundreds of years ago still retain its original form and beauty. Take a tour to the major museums in Beijing, and you will discover many exquisite lacquer ware products used by ancient Chinese emperors that still retain their great color.

The best qualities of lacquer ware is sometimes referred to as the “four resists.” It resists moisture, heat, acid, and corrosion, the four biggest potential hazards associated with the preservation of any household item. The unique material used to make it and the traditional techniques applied give it these great qualities.

A lacquer ware item is as substantial and firm as it is lightweight. For art collectors, it’s literally a gift of two wonderful attributes that normally don’t go together. This unique strength lacquer ware has comes from the numerous layers of lacquer that are applied on the body. Even though its appealing surface looks delicate, it is very easy to wash and clean.

Nowadays there are lacquer ware factories in China that produce works even more beautiful than the famous antiques. Local flair characterizes the work produced in the different cities. Beijing remains a major manufacturer, and the products it makes are known for their special multi-layer design and noble red color.

The exquisite mother-of-pearl lacquer ware produced in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, the beautiful and especially durable lacquer ware made in Fujian province, and the lacquer ware from Sichuan, Shanxi, Guizhou, Gansu, Jiangxi, and Shaanxi province are all popular products liked by both Chinese art collectors and visitors to China.

14 major styles of lacquer ware can be found in China’s market. They are:

1. Single-color ware

2. Clear-top-coat ware

3. Lacquer-painted

4. Gilt ware

5. Lacquer-embossed ware

6. Lacquer-filled ware

7. Gold-filled ware

8. Lacquer-gold-filled

9. Mother-of-pearl ware

10. Carved ware

11. Rhinoceros-leather

12. Carved Multi-color

13. Multi-jewel ware

14. Bodiless ware

A well-done piece of lacquer ware is definitely one of the best decorations you can put in your home. The unique carvings, exquisite color, and mixed sense of magnificence, high-class, and mystery that it gives add style, taste, and beauty to your room.

Lacquer ware is a popular product, but there are a lot of fake items and bad imitations in Beijing’s markets. When you are shopping in Beijing, remember to always shop in places with good reputations. It is best to find a personal shopper to assist you and help you find the right shops. One dark side of shopping is Beijing is there are many dishonest street vendors and gift shops with low quality products.