Japanese Urushi Letter Box Hinoki cypress and Sawara cypress

Hinoki cypress and Sawara cypress are used to craft magemono bent-wood vessels

They sport a good writing comfort that is not too smooth with all writing instruments

Delightful gold printed images stand out in the center of this celebratory red gift envelope

pigments and vitamins

these soap sheets will keep you tidy anytime and anywhere

Japanese Urushi Letter Box Hinoki cypress and Sawara cypressThese items are made using the traditional Hida Shunkei lacquerware technique from Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. This area is rich in forest resources. As a result, woodworking techniques have long been developed there. The Hida Shunkei lacquerware technique was devised to fully bring out the beauty of the wood. Hinoki cypress and Sawara cypress are used to craft magemono bent wood vessels. First, thin sheets of wood are steeped in warm water until