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We love the sculpted shape of this graceful wooden bowl, named after a daugher of Maeda Toshiie, whose family ruled Kanazawa for three centuries. Made in the Yamanaka style, the emphasis is on the natural grain of the wood. Yamanaka woodwork is also extremely durable, thanks to the unique way it’s carved.
Yamanaka, a hot spring village in southern Ishikawa, is famous for its woodwork. The town specializes in kiji, the wooden core of lacquerware, which is made by shaving the wood down to the desired shape. Th... Read More
Yamanaka, a hot spring village in southern Ishikawa, is famous for its woodwork. The town specializes in kiji, the wooden core of lacquerware, which is made by shaving the wood down to the desired shape. They say the secret of Yamanaka kiji’s durability is that it’s shaved vertically rather than horizontally. This process is known as kashoku-biki, which literally means “adding decoration while carving.” The results are beautiful natural patterns and subtle textures that also help you keep your grip! Read Less
2.5"h, 5.2 diameter
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