Brownsmith is a brand specializing in crafting soban (small portable tables) using the traditional geon-chil lacquerware technique. 

This method involves layering natural ottchil (lacquer) over a base coated with ramie or hemp, resulting in durable, moisture-resistant, and lightweight pieces.

While the geon-chil process is complex and requires skilled artisans, its rarity and artistic value make it highly prized. Brownsmith reinterprets this traditional craft in a modern context, creating high-quality soban that blend tradition with contemporary life.