Asunaro Bento-bako

Lacquerware

Craft Company: Wajima Kirimoto

ORIGIN: Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture
SIZE: W210 × H45 × D85mm
MATERIAL: Asunaro cypress (Thujopsis dolabrata)

The fresh scent of the forest

Opening the lid, one encounters the fresh scent of Asunaro cypress. The neatly hand-crafted and chamfered structure is a gift of the craftsmanship of Kijiya, specialized wood artisans. This is a functional work of art that rewards everyday use with a deeper appreciation of the Japanese sense of beauty in its clean, elegant shape and clear wood grain.

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Sashimono (Joinery)
- Classification
- Technique
A technique of woodworking to make boxes or furniture by assembling wood boards without using nail. Products made by using this technique include racks and chests.
Wajima lacquerware
- Generic term
Generic name of lacquerware produced in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Characterized by its robustness. The wood surface is reinforced with cloth and is coated with many layers of “Jinoko” which is the powder of calcined diatomaceous earth.

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