This wooden bowl is ideal for use as a tea bowl or multipurpose cup, especially because its material offers excellent heat retention—keeping hot beverages warm and cold drinks cool for longer—enhancing the overall drinking experience. Features: Crafting Technique: Made using a traditional woodturning technique called “Kashoku-biki” (加飾挽き), specifically the “Sen-suji” (千筋) sub-style. This involves carving fine, grooved lines into the wooden surface, creating a raised, textured design. The process is meticulous and requires great skill, resulting in a refined relief pattern. Design Name: The design is called “MORI”, inspired by the elevated line patterns on the surface that resemble tree bark, evoking the natural beauty of the forest. Finish: The bowl is finished using the “Fuki Urushi” (拭き漆) method, which...
This handcrafted wooden bowl is perfect for both tea and cold beverages, thanks to the excellent heat retention properties of wood. It is ideal for those seeking a unique experience where drinks maintain their optimal temperature for longer. Features: Material: Made from natural wood and coated with Japanese lacquer, this piece has an elegant amber finish that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. Technique: Crafted using the “Kakushibiki” (加飾挽き) method—an advanced woodturning technique in which fine decorative patterns are carved into the surface. This bowl features the “Sensuji” (千筋) style, with intricate, elevated grooves that form a refined and elegant design. Style: The pattern develops character with use, while the carefully applied lacquer enhances the natural grain of the...
This coffee cup and saucer set is decorated using a traditional Japanese technique known as akebono-nuri (曙塗り), which layers red and black lacquer. Certain areas are polished to reveal the underlying red tones, creating a beautiful contrast. This handcrafted set is highly valued and produced in limited quantities, making it especially popular. It is ideal both for personal use and as a thoughtful gift, combining aesthetic beauty with functionality while reflecting the rich heritage of Japanese craftsmanship. Nuno-bari Technique (布貼り):This technique involves applying fabric to the surface before lacquering, adding a rustic yet refined touch that highlights the piece’s artisanal character. Benefits:The lacquered wood material retains heat, making the cup perfect for hot beverages. The warm, smooth surface enhances the...
This handmade coffee cup is a traditional piece of Yamanaka lacquerware, a Japanese craft with a rich history. Here are the details: Finish: The black color of the cup is coated with red lacquer, creating a lacquer technique known as negoro-nuri. This results in a surface where the black shows through in certain areas when lightly polished. History of Yamanaka Lacquerware: The origins of Yamanaka lacquerware date back to the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573–1592). The tradition began when artisans from the Echizen region (in present-day Fukui Prefecture) moved to the Yamanaka Onsen area in Ishikawa Prefecture, bringing with them the rokuro-hiki (woodturning) technique. Today, Yamanaka is one of Japan's leading lacquerware producers, known for its emphasis on innovation and design to...
