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They are lightweight, durable, and the surface doesn't heat up quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWooden products exude the warmth of nature, and the more you use them, the more they fit comfortably in your hand and develop a glossy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Approximate Size] 16×9×Height 11cm \u003cbr\u003e[Material] Natural wood \u003cbr\u003e[Type of Coating] Lacquered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kumano.is","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46385535058220,"sku":"","price":7499.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6205\/5724\/files\/Teapot_20220217_21640_8.jpg?v=1692376439"},{"product_id":"japanese-lacquerware-negoronuri","title":"Japanese Negoro Style Urushi Lacquer Plate 　Red Lacquer with Cloth Texture","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1ox9wtc\" data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eA contemporary Japanese lacquer plate finished in the aesthetic tradition of Negoro-style lacquerware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eThe surface is coated in deep vermillion red lacquer, with areas where the darker underlayer subtly appears along the rim. This contrast between red and black reflects a visual language long associated with Negoro lacquer traditions in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eSubtle cloth texture can be seen beneath the lacquer surface. This technique is used in lacquerware construction to reinforce the wooden base while giving the surface a quiet tactile character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eWith its restrained form and warm urushi surface, the plate works naturally as a small serving plate, dessert plate, or as a minimal decorative object. The design allows the material itself — lacquer, color, and texture — to remain the central visual element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eDiameter: approximately 15 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eMaterial: lacquer on wooden base\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eTechnique: cloth reinforcement beneath lacquer, Negoro-style finish\u003cbr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eCondition: good condition with minor surface variations typical of lacquer craftsmanship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some photographs show several plates together for visual reference.\u003cbr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eEach plate is sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumano.is","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46386630099244,"sku":"","price":9800.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6205\/5724\/files\/Teapot_20220217_21716_2.jpg?v=1692387234"},{"product_id":"japanese-lacquerware-plates-meimei-sara","title":"Vintage Japanese Red Lacquer Plates with Autumn Maple Design, Set of 5","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e A set of five Japanese lacquer plates decorated with the classical Tatsuta River (竜田川) motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTatsuta River, located in present-day Nara Prefecture, is one of the most famous autumn landscapes in Japanese culture. Since the Manyōshū (8th century) and later the Hyakunin Isshu, poets have described the river as being covered with drifting maple leaves carried by the current. The image of red leaves flowing across water became a lasting symbol of autumn in Japanese art and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe design on these plates follows that tradition. A curved line represents the river's current, while scattered maple leaves evoke the quiet movement of autumn water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe plates are finished in vermilion lacquer and decorated with gold maki-e, a traditional technique in which metallic powder is applied to lacquer to create decorative imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOriginally made as 銘々皿 (meimei-zara)  small individual serving plates used in Japanese dining, they can also be used for sweets, small dishes, or as decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe set comes with its original paulownia wood storage box. A quality label attached to the box confirms the plates are finished with urushi lacquer on a natural wood base, in accordance with Japanese household goods labeling standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTraditional Japanese lacquerware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUrushi lacquer finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNatural wood base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGold maki-e decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSet of 5 plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 180mm diameter × 20mm height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 90g per plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal paulownia wood storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kumano.is","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46602363797804,"sku":"","price":18999.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6205\/5724\/files\/DSC9735.jpg?v=1773314210"},{"product_id":"japanese-ceramic-vase","title":"Japanese Ceramic Vase","description":"\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kumano.is","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46945676853548,"sku":"","price":14999.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6205\/5724\/files\/Teapot_20220217_21777_2.jpg?v=1695309591"},{"product_id":"japanese-lacquerware-antique-japanese-wooden-soup-bowl-with-wajima-nuri","title":"Japanese Lacquerware - Antique Japanese Wooden Soup-Bowl with Wajima-Nuri,","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWajima lacquerware (called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWajima nuri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in Japanese) is made in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture. The most notable features of Wajima lacquerware are not only its beautiful finish but also the high quality powder used for its production called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ejinoko\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (powdered diatomaceous soil), which can be found only in Wajima. Because of the use of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ejinoko\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e as an undercoat, the lacquerware's high durability is ensured. Wajima lacquerware uses decorating techniques like filling carved areas with gold or using gold or silver dust to create \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emaki-e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. These graceful gold and silver designs are eye-catching. It is a durable product that goes through over a hundred stages of production. Therefore it is not only an appealing product with durability but it is also restorable if damaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory :\u003cbr\u003eThe origin of Wajima lacquerware is said to either have been taught by a priest of \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNegoroji\u003c\/i\u003e (a complex of Buddhist temples located in the city of Iwade, Wakayama prefecture) during the Muromachi period (1336-1573) or by a priest of \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNegoroji\u003c\/i\u003e who ran away from a wartime fire set by Hideyoshi TOYOTOMI (1537-1598) during the Sengoku period (1467-1603). However, nobody knows the exact origin of Wajima lacquerware, even to this day. The common point of all the different theories is that Wajima lacquerware derived from Nego lacquerware, a lacquerware for daily use. Another possible theory is that daily-use lacquerware developed and then transformed into the current form of Wajima lacquerware. It was around 1630 during the early Edo period (1603-1868) that a form close to the present Wajima lacquerware was established. Moreover, the production process became remarkably similar to the current one between 1716 to 1736. Nowadays, Wajima lacquerware is considered to be an elegant and slightly upscale product but it actually had a different reputation before the Showa period (1926-1989). It was commonly used as a household lacquerware for important ceremonial occasions because it is solid and sturdy. However, due to changes made to the style of ceremonies and its registration as a traditional craft in 1975 by the Japanese government, it has developed more artistic connotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_7c1d3f43 _116038a8 _a3452a3c _f47109c5 _e8f0d100\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_8e6c1b71\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-tn=\"pdp-item-description\" class=\"_ebff5596\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_accb2e27\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_7c1d3f43 _102e117d _fcb9bd89 _f47109c5 _e8f0d100\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_70b00e3c _e514b66c\" data-tn=\"pdp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ea633ddf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":Rctiha:\" data-tn=\"expanding-area\" data-state=\"expanded\" class=\"_85f5162c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-tn=\"expanding-area-children-wrapper\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eHeight: 3.55 in (9 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-diameter\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eDiameter: 4.73 in (12 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eMaterials and Techniques: \u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-material\"\u003eWooden l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-technique\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eacquered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003ePlace of Origin: Japan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eDate of Manufacture: 1903\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInside the wooden box are ten lacquer bowls. Despite being made over 100 years ago, they are in very good condition with just a few minor scratches.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kumano.is","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46960306618668,"sku":"","price":19999.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6205\/5724\/files\/Teapot_20220217_21746_1.jpg?v=1695394792"},{"product_id":"japanese-lacquerware-plates-meimei-sara-1","title":"Japanese Lacquerware plates - Meimei-sara　Aizu-nuri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Meimei-sara\" is an individualized plate, as the name suggests, that can be enjoyed in each person's own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether for serving sweets, portioning out dishes, holding condiments, or storing accessories, its usage depends on one's imagination. Its convenient size, fitting comfortably in one hand, makes it versatile and useful for various occasions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAizu-nuri, or Aizu lacquerware, is a type of lacquerware produced in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. In the manufacturing process, it is classified into maru-mono (round vessels) such as bowls and obon (serving trays) or ita-mono (flat pieces) such as trays and writing boxes. The patterns combining pine, bamboo, plum motifs, and arrows are known as Aizu-e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive features of Aizu lacquerware include auspicious designs and the beauty of various decorations. Compared to lacquerware from other regions, Aizu lacquerware carves grooves finer and shallower, giving the decorations a softer expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Edo period, colors like black, vermilion, and blue-green were commonly used, but in modern times, muted red-brown and washed vermilion (arai-shu) became popular. The color combinations devised from a limited palette also became a notable feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the topcoat, techniques such as rust lacquering (tetsu-sabi-nuri) to impart a subdued metallic appearance like cast iron, or techniques like kin-mushi-kui-nuri which creates patterns using ground shells of a specific insect, are applied. Various topcoat techniques exist, including kijiro-nuri which enhances the beauty of wood grain and hana-nuri which adds gloss by adding oil, each demanding advanced skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn decoration, a representative technique of Aizu lacquerware is keshifun-makie, where lacquer is generously applied with a brush and the finest gold powder is sprinkled using cotton while observing the drying condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is unused but has been stored for a considerable period of time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContains 5 pieces.\u003cbr\u003eSize : 150mm x 150mm x 15mm\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kumano.is","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48961587806508,"sku":null,"price":12999.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6205\/5724\/files\/Kumano_project_YasumiKato_01_16914.jpg?v=1770913940"},{"product_id":"flower-vase-by-yasumi-kato","title":"Flower Vase by Yasumi Kato","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize : 24.5cm x 10cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight : 1.4kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kumano.is","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49217254752556,"sku":"","price":12999.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6205\/5724\/files\/Kumano_project_Hiroshige_20230901_20703.jpg?v=1719416408"},{"product_id":"daruma-figure","title":"Daruma figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize : 24.5cm x 10cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight : 1.4kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kumano.is","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49410666463532,"sku":null,"price":9999.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6205\/5724\/files\/Kumano_project_YasumiKato_01_16961.jpg?v=1721312189"},{"product_id":"ash-glazed-yunomi-tea-cup","title":"Ash-Glazed Yunomi (Tea Cup) Type-B","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"168\"\u003eYoshihiro Sako is a potter based in Shigaraki, one of Japan’s most renowned ceramic regions. Since entering apprenticeship in his early twenties, he has spent more than three decades working in the mountainous landscape of Shigaraki, placing collaboration with nature at the core of his practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"868\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eThis work is primarily formed from \u003cstrong data-end=\"557\" data-start=\"501\"\u003elocally sourced refractory white clay from Shigaraki\u003c\/strong\u003e, a clay low in iron and rich in coarse stone particles, known for its exceptional resistance to high temperatures. To this base, Sako adds \u003cstrong data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"697\"\u003ea carefully measured amount of iron-rich red clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, following his own formula. The interaction between these materials creates depth and subtle variation during firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo glaze is applied, instead, wood ash naturally melts during firing to form a glaze.\u003cbr\u003eThe piece is fired in a traditional anagama kiln fueled with red pine, allowing flame and ash to directly shape the surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFlame, ash, and long hours of firing cause vitrification on the surface, producing a texture that feels both rugged and dense. While the surface appears shaped by chance, finely incised lines reminiscent of bamboo leaves are deliberately carved into the clay, revealing a quiet order beneath the apparent chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1621\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003eTrusting the forces of fire and time, Sako nonetheless maintains strict control over form and process, from wheel throwing to the reuse of carved clay shavings. Born from nature and shaped through dialogue with it, this work brings a subtle presence of the natural world into everyday living spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: Ø approx. 7.8 cm × H approx. 6.6 cm  \u003cbr\u003eCapacity: approx. 180 ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/yoshikoubou-fragments-of-nature\"\u003e View the film about this work \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumano.is","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52619216814380,"sku":null,"price":14880.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6205\/5724\/files\/Yoshikoubou_20260021_afe328ea-5381-4db2-908a-d285369cd8da.jpg?v=1770141582"},{"product_id":"ash-glazed-yunomi-teacup-type-c","title":"Ash-Glazed Yunomi (Tea Cup) Type-C","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eYoshihiro Sako is a potter based in Shigaraki, one of Japan’s most renowned ceramic regions. 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The interaction between these materials creates depth and subtle variation during firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo glaze is applied, instead, wood ash naturally melts during firing to form a glaze.\u003cbr\u003eThe piece is fired in a traditional anagama kiln fueled with red pine, allowing flame and ash to directly shape the surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFlame, ash, and long hours of firing cause vitrification on the surface, producing a texture that feels both rugged and dense. While the surface appears shaped by chance, finely incised lines reminiscent of bamboo leaves are deliberately carved into the clay, revealing a quiet order beneath the apparent chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eTrusting the forces of fire and time, Sako nonetheless maintains strict control over form and process, from wheel throwing to the reuse of carved clay shavings. 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