In Japanese cuisine, the dishware
is almost as important as the food, and the vessel must fit the fare. Happily,
these gorgeous nesting bowls, named after the wife of the powerful samurai
warlord Hideyoshi, give you options. They’re also perfect examples of the
Yamanaka style of woodworking, which is built around the philosophy of
enhancing the material’s natural qualities.
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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...
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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 is 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!
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Details and Dimensions
2.5" h, 3" diameter. Each sold separately.
