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The Beauty of Oxidation and Color Transformation
When you first receive a freshly crafted marbling lacquer handbag, you may notice that the colors look a bit different from the photos—darker, deeper, and more muted. Some people might wonder: Has the color faded? Is there a quality issue?
In fact, this is not a flaw at all. It’s the unique charm of natural lacquer.
The color on the left side of the image is the color after oxidation, and the color on the right side is the color after sun exposure.（The time is approximately 1-2 weeks）
The Oxidation of Natural Lacquer
Natural lacquer is a living material from nature. Like wood or bronze, it undergoes a natural oxidation process when exposed to air and light.
At the beginning, the surface may appear darker because the lacquer film is forming a protective layer through this oxidation.
This change is not damage—it is the lacquer’s way of protecting itself and evolving.
What Does “Color Opening” Mean?
Over time, with gentle exposure to sunlight and air, the lacquer slowly “awakens.” The dark surface gradually fades, and the true brilliance of the colors emerges. This process is called “color opening.”
- Reds become more vivid
- Gold becomes more luminous
- Patterns become clearer, like a painting slowly unfolding
Just like fine wine, natural lacquer reveals its full beauty only through time.
Why Sunlight Matters
Sunlight plays an important role in this transformation. Gentle sun exposure (not harsh direct heat) helps the lacquer open its color more evenly and naturally. A handbag placed in light will reveal its brilliance much faster than one kept in the dark.
In other words, every lacquer handbag is a work of art that grows and matures with time.
A One-of-a-Kind Experience
This means your handbag will never look exactly the same as anyone else’s.
It is not a mass-produced product with fixed colors, but a living piece of art that breathes and transforms.
Each handbag carries its own story—shaped by sunlight, air, and the way you use it.
✨ Tips for Care
- A darker tone when new is completely normal
- Place your bag in natural sunlight (avoid strong direct heat) to help it open color
- Over time, the lacquer will become brighter, richer, and more unique
