From my hands to yours. A personal note. 🍂
Dear Friends who have waited with me,

Finally, it reaches your hands. ✨

To me, these gourds are never just products on a shelf—they are my children 🌱. Each one began its journey in the fields, enduring a full year of sun and wind. From thousands of fruits, I chose this one, relying on my intuition to find the soul within its shape.

We spent quiet months together in my studio. Every stroke of color and every hour spent boiling with botanical extracts (100% plant-boiled) was my way of tracing nature's own hand 🍂.

The most patient part was the lining—applying Raw Urushi lacquer and letting it rest in darkness for weeks to become gentle, food-safe, and enduring.

They are not "perfect." You may find tiny marks from their time in the soil or the touch of my hands—these are birthmarks, proof that they once lived 🧡.

Please, treat it with love. May it be a quiet, breathing companion in your daily life.

Zhao
Founder, The GORRAH Studio
"Nature breathes life into every vessel, and time preserves its soul."
The Natural Soul
Harvesting

Selective Harvesting

Each gourd is hand-picked at peak maturity to ensure the strongest fibers.

Drying

Natural Drying

Patience is key. We let the sun and wind cure the shell for an entire year.

Boiling

Botanical Infusion

Colors are born from the earth, boiled with rare plant extracts for days.

Urushi

Urushi Finishing

Inner walls are hand-sealed with Raw Urushi for a safe, lifelong companion.

Selection & Safety Philosophy
◈ Organic & Untouched 0% chemicals. We preserve the natural "scars" of growth, celebrating the gourd's unique history.
◈ Plant-Based Colors Using Sumac and Madder. These botanical dyes fuse with the gourd, becoming richer over time.
◈ Food-Safe Urushi Our Raw Urushi is a natural tree resin. It is antibacterial and safe for every hot or cold drink.
The Ritual of Care
The Awakening

The Awakening

For the first use, rinse with warm water (40-50°C), then soak with hot water (60-70°C) for 15 mins to awaken the Raw Urushi.

Perfect Warmth

Perfect Warmth

The botanical soul thrives at 40-70°C (104-158°F). This warmth enriches the natural color and preserves the fibers.

Natural Breathing

Natural Breathing

After each ritual, empty and let it air dry. Avoid direct sunlight or extreme dryness to keep the shell resilient.

Aging Together

Aging Together

Your touch will polish the surface over time. This unique patina is a record of your shared daily stories.

Care & Longevity Philosophy
◈ Food Safety Guarantee The inner Raw Urushi is 100% natural tree resin. It is antibacterial, heat-resistant, and certified food-safe for your daily drinks.
◈ The Ritual Taboos No dishwashers. No harsh chemicals. No extreme heat sources. Gentle hand-washing is the only way to respect its natural skeleton.
◈ A Living Companion Treat it with kindness, and it will companion you for a lifetime. Every mark of use is a celebration of its living history.