When lacquer craftsmanship spread to Europe via the Silk Road, its gloss and durability immediately captured the interest of European high society. European artisans began to imitate the technique, developing what became known as Japanning. Japanning was not only a tribute to Japanese lacquerware but also a reinterpretation and adaptation of Eastern craftsmanship by European artists, symbolizing the fusion of Eastern and Western art. This craft gradually became an essential part of European aristocratic homes, symbolizing status and taste.