IFUJI Shaker Oval Box -Cherry- (#0,1,2,3) New - September/October 2019

IFUJI Shaker Oval Box -Cherry- (#0,1,2,3) New - September/October 2019These exquisite boxes are handcrafted by IFUJI, a renowned woodcraft studio in Nagano, Japan, run by artisan Masashi Ifuji. Each piece is meticulously made using original templates and traditional techniques passed down from the Shakers of 19th century colonial America. Crafted in the time honored way, the wood is boiled, shaped, and dried in molds over two days, ensuring lasting durability and unique character. Originally used by the Shakers to store

black and gold

Tsunehisa throws and shapes the pottery pieces and Keiko applies designs and decorations by hand painting

resulting in vivid colors and subtle variations that reflect the beauty of this time-honored technique

Included in the set are two sets of chigiri tear-off writing papers and envelopes all made with hand made traditional washi paper by over 300 year old traditional paper maker in Kyushu

these versatile boxes now serve a wide range of purposes in modern homes

The rings are available for backorder - usually ready in 1 week before shipment

Black is oxidized and finished with gold leaf

a picturesque craft and pottery town located 100 km north of Tokyo

and this guidebook highlights 140 of the very best places for tourists to visit around the country

7 x h14 cm (without wick)

The size is approximately 30cm x 30cm (12" x 12")

The design is a faithful reproduction of small plates once made in the Seto and Mino regions of Aichi Prefecture during the early Meiji period