{"title":"丸三漆器 - Marusan Shikki -","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mrs-020-2go-hashi-kin-gumo","title":"Kin-gumo Chopsticks 223mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are meoto-bashi, a matched pair of chopsticks made for two people at one table, or to give complete as a gift. In Japanese, hashi (chopsticks) and hashi (bridge) share the same sound, so a set like this often carries a small wish for connection between people. The set holds two pairs, one finished in black and one in a deep red, and both carry kin-gumo, an all-gold cloud pattern in lacquer along the upper section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition that began near Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf worked by hand over a lacquer ground. Kin-gumo uses that gold leaf for the whole cloud motif. Each pair starts as asunaro (hiba) wood, shaped before the lacquer and gold leaf go on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in lacquer in Ichinoseki since 1904 and is now in its fifth generation. It is the only Hidehira-nuri workshop that still carries every stage — wood-turning, undercoating, lacquer painting and the final gold leaf — under its own roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chopstick measures approximately 223mm; two pairs per set, one black and one deep red. In stock, and ships from Japan via DHL with tracking within about a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this matched pair feels right for your table, or as a gift, you can place an order below. Questions about care or sizing? Write to us; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48273587470523,"sku":"MRS-020","price":27679.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-020-2go-hashi-kin-gumo-product-02.jpg?v=1787306504"},{"product_id":"mrs-017-shiho-bon","title":"Shiho Tray 226mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this tray\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA formal tea gathering calls for a tray like this, and so does an ordinary afternoon cup. Set it with dry or fresh wagashi or a few pieces of fruit at the tea table. Its flat surface and low rim make it just as easy to carry as to put away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts face carries Genji-gumo, a cloud motif drawn from Heian-era scroll painting. It is one of the signature patterns of Hidehira-nuri, the lacquer tradition of Hiraizumi in Iwate. The cloud shapes are laid down in lacquer, and gold leaf is set inside them as small diamonds. The design stays simple enough to suit both a formal tea setting and everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki is a fifth-generation workshop in Ichinoseki, founded in 1904. The tray starts as a hoo (magnolia) wood base. It is the only Hidehira-nuri workshop that still carries every stage — wood-turning, undercoating, lacquer painting and the final gold leaf — under its own roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. This tray suits dry and lightly moist foods, such as sweets or fruit; avoid setting very hot dishes or liquids directly on it. Wipe it clean with a soft, damp cloth and dry it straight away; for a fuller wash, use lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cloths, sponges, or steel wool too, since they can scratch the lacquer and dull the gold leaf. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately W226 × D226 × H33 mm, weighs about 210g. Kept in stock and shipped from Japan via DHL within about a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tray like this can belong at your tea table, whether for a formal gathering or an ordinary afternoon. If so, you can order it below. Write to us with any question about sizing or care; we answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48277625667771,"sku":"MRS-017","price":48504.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-017-shiho-bon-product-01.jpg?v=1787306556"},{"product_id":"mrs-006-meoto-jiru-wan-tokujo","title":"Meoto Jiru Bowls Tokujo 120mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are meoto-wan, a matched pair of soup bowls made for two people at one table. A bowl of soup finds its way to the table most days, and these are sized and shaped for exactly that. The foot ring sits a little higher than usual, giving your fingers an easy hold even when the bowl is warm from the pot. A band of Hidehira-nuri motif in gold leaf runs around the rim, understated enough for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate. Gold leaf is traditionally paired there with painted motifs set against a dark lacquer ground. On these bowls, the pattern is simplified into a single decorative band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation. Each bowl is carved from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut), then built up by hand through lacquer and gold leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a pair of two bowls. Each measures W120 × D120 × H64 mm, holds about 270 ml, and weighs 100g. Kept in stock and shipped from Japan via DHL within about a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this is the pair your everyday soup has been missing, you can order it below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48290275950779,"sku":"MRS-006","price":48561.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-006-meoto-jiru-wan-tokujo-product-01.jpg?v=1787540262"},{"product_id":"mrs-009-kobachi","title":"Kobachi Small Bowl 150mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome bowls earn their place by doing several jobs well. This one is made for the meals you put together every day. Its shallow, rounded shape is easy to serve from and easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is the lacquer tradition of Hiraizumi, in Iwate. It is characterised by gold and hand-painted motifs set against a dark lacquer ground. This bowl carries that mark: a band of red cloud shapes runs around the black outer wall, with gold diamonds set within it, and the inside is finished in a deep red. It is the same generations-old technique, in a bowl sized for the meals you eat every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has made Hidehira-nuri in Ichinoseki since 1904 and is now in its fifth generation. It is the only Hidehira-nuri workshop that still carries every stage, from wood-turning through to the decoration, under its own roof. Each bowl is shaped by hand, then built up in lacquer entirely by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW150 × D150 × H53 mm, weighs about 260g. Kept in stock and shipped from Japan via DHL within about a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki's customers often choose this bowl as a gift. If it suits yours, you can order it below, and we are happy to answer any question about sizing or care ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48297671557307,"sku":"MRS-009","price":26616.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-009-kobachi-product-01.jpg?v=1787751148"},{"product_id":"mrs-022-curry-spoon-set","title":"Curry Spoon Set 195mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurry, stew, porridge — the dishes with a bit of body are what these spoons are made for. Wood under lacquer keeps them light in the hand and easy against the lip, and they stay comfortable to hold through a full meal. A touch of gold at the handle is the one flourish on an otherwise plain shape. This is lacquerware made for regular use rather than special occasions, something to reach for most days, not only when guests are round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki is best known for Hidehira-nuri, a decorative lacquer style built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs from Hiraizumi's Heian-era culture. That work sits at the end of each handle here: two gold diamonds laid over a black cloud motif, applied by hand. One spoon is finished in red, the other in tame, a darker translucent red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop has worked in urushi lacquer in Ichinoseki, Iwate, since 1904 and is now run by its fifth generation. Wood-turners, undercoat specialists and lacquer painters still work together under one roof, on pieces plain and decorative alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo spoons to a set. Each measures approximately 195mm, and the set weighs about 95g. In stock, and ships from Japan via DHL with tracking within about a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a set built for daily use is what your kitchen needs, you can place an order below. Unsure whether it suits your cooking? Write to us; we answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299481628859,"sku":"MRS-022","price":23710.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-022-curry-spoon-set-product-01.jpg?v=1787810849"},{"product_id":"mrs-025-tamoto-bako","title":"Tamoto Document Box 315mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spray of chrysanthemums runs across the lid of this box, so the papers and letters inside stay out of sight without disappearing into a plain drawer. Lift the lid and the interior is lined in deep red cloth, made to hold documents and small keepsakes without a second thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid carries two motifs from Hidehira-nuri, the lacquer tradition of Hiraizumi in Iwate. The chrysanthemums across the centre are drawn by hand, in gold and orange lacquer against the black ground. At two corners sit Genji-gumo, cloud shapes laid down in red lacquer with gold leaf set inside them as diamonds and crossed bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki is a fifth-generation workshop in Ichinoseki, founded in 1904. The box starts as a hoo (magnolia) wood base. It is the only Hidehira-nuri workshop that still carries every stage — wood-turning, undercoating, lacquer painting and the final gold leaf — under its own roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, this piece is not tableware and needs only dry care. Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid water and damp cloths, since moisture can work into the wood and loosen the lacquer. Avoid solvents and alcohol-based cleaners too, since they can dissolve the lacquer. Handle it gently, as a hard knock or drop can chip the gold leaf or crack the lacquer underneath. Store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW315 × D235 × H50 mm, 650g. Shipped from Japan via DHL with tracking. It is kept in stock and usually ships within about a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like a place to keep papers and small keepsakes without a second thought, you can order below; this piece is in stock and usually ships within about a week. Curious about care or sizing before you commit? Write to us; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299945754811,"sku":"MRS-025","price":79194.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-025-tamoto-bako-product-05.jpg?v=1787814693"},{"product_id":"mrs-021-2go-hashi-hiraizumi","title":"Hiraizumi Chopsticks 223mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern carries the name Hiraizumi itself, the Iwate town where Hidehira-nuri began. The set comes as two pairs, one black and one bengara (a red ochre), each finished with gold at the handle. The look is quieter than the fully gilded pieces in the range, equally at home on a weekday table or wrapped as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is built on gold worked by hand over a lacquer ground, alongside painted motifs drawn from Hiraizumi's Heian-era culture. Here that work sits at the head of each chopstick, where gold diamonds are set around a dark cross and carry on around the curve. A fine red line marks where the two lacquers meet. The black pair takes a bengara head, the bengara pair a black one. Each pair is shaped from malas, a dense hardwood, before the lacquer is built up by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has made Hidehira-nuri lacquerware in Ichinoseki, Iwate, since 1904 and is now in its fifth generation. Wood-turning, undercoating and lacquer work all happen under one roof, through to the final finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e223mm per chopstick, two pairs to a set. Ships from Japan via DHL with tracking; in stock, usually within about a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a quieter pair suits your table, you can place an order below. Have a question about care or sizing first? Send us a message; the two of us read and reply to each one personally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48300273336507,"sku":"MRS-021","price":22257.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-021-2go-hashi-hiraizumi-product-02.jpg?v=1787826319"},{"product_id":"mrs-011-sakazuki-kinzakura","title":"Kin-zakura Sake Cups 70mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are sake cups sold as a pair, one finished in tame and one in aka. Each holds about 70ml, sized for a single pour rather than a long drink. Two cherry petals sit at the bottom of each bowl, painted in vermilion lacquer and dusted with gold, so they come into view as the cup empties. The foot is wrapped in a band of gold leaf set with a single gold diamond. Set out together, the dark cup and the red one read as a pair without matching exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs over a lacquer ground. The cherry blossom is placed where it is seen by the person drinking rather than by the room. The diamond on the foot is one of the recurring motifs of the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation. Each cup is turned from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut), then built up by hand through lacquer and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a pair of two cups, one tame and one aka. Each measures W70 × D70 × H55 mm, holds about 70 ml, and weighs about 50g. Made to order and shipped from Japan via DHL, with a lead time of approximately two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a quiet evening with sake is something you share, you can order the pair below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48302366359739,"sku":"MRS-011","price":43493.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-011-sakazuki-kinzakura-product-01.jpg?v=1787893556"},{"product_id":"mrs-023-urushi-ballpen-kin-gumo","title":"Kin-gumo Ballpoint Pen 126mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this pen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen brings gold-leaf lacquer into an object meant to be used, not displayed. The tochi-wood barrel warms slightly in the hand as you write, and the kin-gumo clouds catch the light differently with each turn. It suits a desk in daily use as easily as it suits a considered gift for someone who still writes by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKin-gumo is a cloud motif at the heart of Hidehira-nuri, a lacquer tradition from Hiraizumi, Iwate. On this pen, the clouds are built up in lacquer painting and gold leaf together, applied by hand over the lacquered tochi-wood barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki is an Ichinoseki workshop founded in 1904 and now in its fifth generation. The workshop says it keeps every stage of Hidehira-nuri production under one roof, from making the wooden base to the final decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, this piece is not tableware and needs only dry care. Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid water and damp cloths, since moisture can work into the wood and loosen the lacquer. Avoid solvents and alcohol-based cleaners too, since they can dissolve the lacquer. Handle it gently, as a hard knock or drop can chip the gold leaf or crack the lacquer underneath. Store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen measures 126mm and weighs about 35g. In stock, and ships from Japan via DHL with tracking within about a week. Keep it away from very dry heat, such as near a vent or radiator. It takes a Zebra-brand refill, so replacing the ink is straightforward once the first one runs dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this pen suits your own desk, or someone else's, you can place an order below. Have a question about the refill or the finish? Write to us; we answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48303270428859,"sku":"MRS-023","price":59308.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-023-urushi-ballpen-kin-gumo-product-02.jpg?v=1787920125"},{"product_id":"mrs-005-meoto-jiru-wan-hanamaru","title":"Meoto Jiru Bowls Hanamaru 120mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are soup bowls for everyday miso soup rather than special occasions, sold as a pair, one finished in red and one in black. The \"meoto\" in the name means a married couple, the two bowls that share a table. On each bowl, a round field of gold leaf sits beside the painted motifs, covered by a coat of shuai lacquer, a semi-transparent red-brown finish. The lacquer is at its darkest when the bowls are new, and because lacquer with little pigment turns clearer with time, the gold beneath grows brighter through years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs over a lacquer ground. Marusan Shikki created the Hanamaru pattern to mark the workshop's 100th anniversary, joining pine, bamboo, and plum, the classic tokens of good fortune, with the chrysanthemum motif that recurs in Hidehira-nuri design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation. Each bowl is turned from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut), then built up by hand through lacquer and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a pair of two bowls, one red and one black. Each bowl measures W120 × D120 × H73 mm, holds about 350 ml, and weighs about 120g. Made to order and shipped from Japan via DHL, with a lead time of approximately two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf miso soup is part of your daily table, you can order the pair below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48308882800827,"sku":"MRS-005","price":69334.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-005-meoto-jiru-wan-hanamaru-product-01.jpg?v=1788141824"},{"product_id":"mrs-001-hidehira-large-bowl","title":"Hidehira Large Bowl 136mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the larger of Marusan Shikki's Hidehira bowls, made with a matching lid. In Iwate, New Year's zoni soup comes crowded with vegetables, and this bowl holds a full serving with room to spare. It suits simmered dishes and soups all year round, and the lid keeps them warm until everyone is at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs over a lacquer ground. On this bowl the design is pared back to two elements: cloud-shaped panels of reddish-brown lacquer with a bright red edge, and a lattice of gold-leaf diamonds laid across them in the yūsoku-hishi pattern of linked diamond shapes. The floral painting common to Hidehira-nuri is left out, so the clouds and gold stand quietly against the dark lacquer, under a thin band of gold leaf at the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation. This bowl is turned from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut) with a sturdy wall, then built up by hand through lacquer and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a single bowl with its lid. It measures W136 × D136 × H112 mm, holds about 410 ml, and weighs about 220g. Made to order and shipped from Japan via DHL, with a lead time of approximately two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your table could use one generous bowl for soups and simmered dishes, you can order it below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48308942602427,"sku":"MRS-001","price":98905.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-001-hidehira-large-bowl-product-01.jpg?v=1788149794"},{"product_id":"mrs-007-kodomo-jiru-wan-usagi","title":"Kids' Soup Bowl Usagi 104mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a soup bowl scaled for a child's hands: 104 mm across, 62 mm tall, and about 160 g. It holds a small serving of miso soup or clear broth, and its low weight makes it easy for young fingers to hold and lift. Sized for small servings and small hands, it is the kind of bowl a child can treat as their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs over a lacquer ground. On this bowl, a small rabbit sits beside a stylized blossom on a strip of green grass, under a fan of scattered gold leaf with a small check of gold diamonds at its edge. The same design appears on both colours, red and black; choose whichever suits your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation. This bowl is turned from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut), then built up by hand through lacquer and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a single bowl, in your choice of red or black. It measures W104 × D104 × H62 mm and weighs about 160 g. Made to order and shipped from Japan via DHL, with a lead time of approximately two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a child at your table is ready for a first bowl of their own, you can order it below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":48308970487995,"sku":"MRS-007","price":26616.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":48308970520763,"sku":"MRS-007","price":26616.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-007-kodomo-jiru-wan-usagi-product-01.jpg?v=1788153448"},{"product_id":"mrs-010-demitasse-cup","title":"Demitasse Cup 73mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a small cup for a single serving of tea or coffee: 73 mm across, 68 mm tall, and about 120 g. The inside is finished in white lacquer, so the colour of the drink shows clearly against it; the workshop chose the white so that green tea in particular shows its colour well. The outside is red lacquer, and the cup sits on a low foot that keeps it steady on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs over a lacquer ground. On this cup, pine needles are drawn in fine dark lines across the red, painted by hand in lacquer, with a wedge of scattered gold leaf along part of the rim above them, wide at one end and narrowing to nothing. The other side of the cup is left plain, so the design shows from one angle and the red stands on its own from the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation. This cup is shaped from wood, then built up by hand through lacquer and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a single cup. It measures W73 × D73 × H68 mm and weighs about 120 g. Made to order and shipped from Japan via DHL, with a lead time of approximately two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a small cup for a quiet pause is something you would reach for most days, you can order it below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48318716149947,"sku":"MRS-010","price":29277.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-010-demitasse-cup-product-01.jpg?v=1788401470"},{"product_id":"mrs-002-hidehira-bowl","title":"Hidehira Bowl 128mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the classic Hidehira bowl from Marusan Shikki, a lidded bowl made for simmered dishes at a kaiseki table and for zoni, the soup that opens the New Year in Japan. The lid keeps the soup warm until everyone is seated, and the size suits an everyday bowl of soup as well. If you'd like the same design with more room, the Hidehira Large Bowl is a size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs over a lacquer ground. This bowl carries the full set of its traditional elements: cloud-shaped panels of reddish-brown lacquer with a bright red edge, a lattice of gold-leaf diamonds laid across them in the yūsoku-hishi pattern of linked diamond shapes, and pine branches painted in red lacquer on the black ground around them. The pine is urushi-e, lacquer painting done with the momentum of a single brushstroke rather than built up in layers, and it takes years to learn. A thin band of gold leaf runs around the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is turned from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut), coated with lacquer, and finished in nuritate: the final coat is left as it comes off the brush, with no polishing afterwards, so the surface has a soft, natural sheen rather than a mirror shine. It deepens with use. The gold leaf goes on while the lacquer beneath is still half dry; too early or too late and it won't hold. A last coat of clear raw lacquer over the gold then keeps it in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation. Real gold leaf and natural urushi lacquer are used throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a single bowl with its lid. It measures W128 × D128 × H95 mm, holds about 330 ml, and weighs about 190g. Made to order and shipped from Japan via DHL, with a lead time of approximately two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your table could use one lidded bowl for soups and simmered dishes through the year, you can order it below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48319606358203,"sku":"MRS-002","price":90189.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-002-hidehira-bowl-product-01.jpg?v=1788404715"},{"product_id":"mrs-003-tokusen-suimono-wan-matsu","title":"Tokusen Suimono Bowl Matsu 108mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Marusan Shikki's tokusen, or special selection, soup bowl in the pine design: a lidded bowl made for suimono, the clear soups served at a Japanese meal, and for delicate simmered dishes that call for a smaller, upright shape. It stands a little taller than it is wide, so it takes up less room at the table than the Hidehira bowls, and the lid keeps the soup warm until everyone is seated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs over a lacquer ground. On this bowl, cloud-shaped panels of reddish-brown lacquer carry a lattice of gold-leaf diamonds, with a larger gold diamond crossed at the centre of each panel. Around them, pine branches and drifting clouds are drawn in fine red lines on the black ground. This linework is the demanding part: the lines are so fine that a single slip means starting the whole decoration over. A band of gold leaf runs around the rim and another around the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is turned from mizume (Japanese cherry birch) to a very thin wall. It was developed by Aoyagi Saburo, a certified traditional craftsman at Marusan Shikki who trained at the prefectural lacquer institute in Wajima, Ishikawa, and that training is why this bowl carries the hard jinoko ground particular to Wajima-nuri. The ground takes a long time to build up and cure before the colour coats go on, which is part of what makes this a special-selection piece. The diamonds and bands are gold leaf, not gold paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a single bowl with its lid. It measures W108 × D108 × H120 mm, holds about 410 ml, and weighs about 170g. Made to order and shipped from Japan via DHL, with a lead time of approximately two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your table could use one lidded bowl for clear soups and small simmered dishes, you can order it below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48319674024123,"sku":"MRS-003","price":192604.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-003-tokusen-suimono-wan-matsu-product-01.jpg?v=1788412304"},{"product_id":"mrs-004-yoshino-wan","title":"Yoshino Bowl 136mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Yoshino bowl from Marusan Shikki, a lidded bowl made for simmered dishes and for zoni, the soup that opens the New Year in Japan. At 136 mm across it holds a generous single serving, and the lid keeps the food warm until everyone is seated. Unlike the workshop's classic Hidehira bowls, it carries no gold leaf. The whole design is painted by hand in red lacquer on a black ground, which gives it a quieter presence at the table and makes it as easy to use on an ordinary evening as on a festive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs over a lacquer ground. The Yoshino bowl takes only the painted side of that tradition, in the pattern Marusan Shikki calls Yoshino-e. Five-petalled blossoms, each petal filled with fine radiating lines, sit between pairs of leaves whose veins are drawn as rows of short strokes, with small rings and dots scattered between them. The same blossom is painted once more on the flat, raised disc on top of the lid. A thin red line runs around the rim of both the bowl and the lid. The linework is the demanding part: Marusan Shikki notes that every one of the many lines is drawn separately, by a craftsperson who has spent years at it, and the pattern only reads as a whole once all of them are in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it is made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is turned from wood, built up with coats of lacquer, and then decorated by hand. The red is hon-shu, a vermilion lacquer, and the workshop notes that the fine brushwork is what brings out its colour so clearly against the black. Because each line is painted one at a time, the decoration takes steady concentration from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a single bowl with its lid. It measures W136 × D136 × H103 mm. Made to order and shipped from Japan via DHL, with a lead time of approximately two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your table could use one lidded bowl for simmered dishes and soups through the year, you can order it below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48319962841275,"sku":"MRS-004","price":77324.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-004-yoshino-wan-product-01.jpg?v=1788414924"},{"product_id":"mrs-024-urushi-ballpen-matsu","title":"Matsu Ballpoint Pen 126mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this pen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen brings Hidehira-nuri lacquer painting to something you carry and use every day. A pine tree in red lacquer climbs the black barrel, so the decoration is there each time you pick it up to write. There is no gold leaf on this pen. The whole design is painted by hand, which gives it a quieter presence than the workshop's gold-leaf pieces and makes it easy to live with as a daily writing tool, or to give to someone who still writes by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatsu means pine. Marusan Shikki paints it here in urushi-e, the lacquer-painting technique of Hidehira-nuri, a tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate. A red trunk runs up from near the tip and branches out below the clip, where the needle clusters sit in red and green, picked out with fine gold-coloured lines, with small red dots scattered between them. Because the barrel is round, the tree reads a little differently each time the pen turns in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, this piece is not tableware and needs only dry care. Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid water and damp cloths, since moisture can work into the wood and loosen the lacquer. Avoid solvents and alcohol-based cleaners too, since they can dissolve the lacquer. Handle it gently, as a hard knock or drop can chip the painted decoration or crack the lacquer underneath. Store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen measures 126 mm in length and weighs about 35 g. The clip, the push button and the tip are gold-toned metal. Made to order and shipped from Japan via DHL, with a lead time of approximately two months. Keep it away from very dry heat, such as near a vent or radiator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this pen suits your own desk, or someone else's, you can place an order below. Have a question about the finish or the lead time? Write to us; we answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48320063504571,"sku":"MRS-024","price":59308.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-024-urushi-ballpen-matsu-product-02.jpg?v=1788417682"},{"product_id":"mrs-013-morishi-kiku-shaku","title":"Kiku Serving Plate Shaku 305mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this plate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a large serving plate from Marusan Shikki, 305 mm across, made for the middle of a shared table. The wide, flat well takes a whole dish at once: fruit or sweets for several people, a spread of sushi, a salad, or a rice dish, and the low rim keeps everything in place without getting in the way of serving. Between meals, a plate this size holds its own on a stand or a shelf, where the black lacquer and the gold catch the light of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs over a lacquer ground. This plate carries both. A spray of chrysanthemums is painted by hand across the left of the well, white and yellow-gold flowers on red stems, with red leaves and long grasses trailing between them. Three cloud shapes in reddish-brown lacquer sit around the well, two along the lower half and one high on the right, each carrying diamonds and crossed bars of gold leaf in the yūsoku-hishi manner, with a few small squares of gold leaf scattered between them. Kiku means chrysanthemum, and Shaku gives the size in the old Japanese measure, one shaku, a little over 30 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation. The plate is turned from tochi, Japanese horse chestnut, and then built up by hand in lacquer before the gold leaf and the painted motifs go on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a single plate. It measures W305 × D305 × H35 mm and weighs about 530 g. Made to order and shipped from Japan via DHL, with a lead time of approximately two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a plate this size would earn its place at your table, you can order it below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48320249725115,"sku":"MRS-013","price":97096.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-013-morishi-kiku-shaku-product-01.jpg?v=1788424424"},{"product_id":"mrs-014-morishi-kiku-dai","title":"Kiku Serving Plate Dai 275mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this plate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a serving plate from Marusan Shikki, 275 mm across, sized for the middle of a shared table or for a stand on a shelf. The flat black well takes fruit or sweets for several people, and the low rim keeps everything in place without getting in the way of serving. The workshop says it is well received as a gift and as a plate to display, and between meals it holds its own on a stand, where the gold and the red catch the light of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs over a lacquer ground. On this plate the motifs take turns around the well, six in all, and the centre is left plain black. Three cloud-shaped panels of reddish-brown lacquer each carry crossed bars and four squares of gold leaf in the yūsoku-hishi manner, a pattern of linked diamond shapes. Between them sit three sprays of chrysanthemums, painted by hand, two yellow-gold flowers each on red stems with red leaves and grasses trailing behind. Just inside the rim runs a band of the same red, laid down with a dry brush so the stroke breaks and fades: the kasure-gumo, or faded cloud, which the workshop entrusts to its experienced painters, since getting the break of the stroke right takes years of practice. Kiku means chrysanthemum, and Dai means large, though at 275 mm this plate sits a step below the Shaku plate in the same collection, which carries the motifs in a different arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation. The plate is turned from tochi, Japanese horse chestnut, and then built up by hand in lacquer before the gold leaf and the painted motifs go on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a single plate. It measures W275 × D275 × H43 mm and weighs about 360 g. Made to order and shipped from Japan via DHL, with a lead time of approximately two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a plate this size would earn its place at your table, you can order it below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48337621287099,"sku":"MRS-014","price":86201.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-014-morishi-kiku-dai-product-01.jpg?v=1788837947"},{"product_id":"mrs-016-meimei-zara-kin-gumo-5sun","title":"Kin-gumo Plate Set 150mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a set of five plates from Marusan Shikki, each 150 mm across, the size the workshop calls meimei-zara: a plate for one person's share. Put one in front of each guest for a sweet, a slice of fruit or a single course, or set them out beside a tiered box so everyone has somewhere to take their portion. The workshop suggests them for tea, where the gold leaf lifts the table. The plates are shallow with a low rim, and they stack when the table is cleared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs over a lacquer ground. Kin-gumo, gold cloud, is the workshop's name for this design. Two cloud-shaped panels, one larger than the other, sit on opposite sides of each plate just inside the rim, and the centre is left plain black. Within each cloud, squares of gold leaf set at varying angles lie among a scatter of finer flakes on a paler ground, so the panel reads as gold from across the room and as leaf and flake up close. The cloud outline is the genji-gumo, a stylised cloud shape that runs through Hidehira-nuri. The workshop says it seals the gold leaf under a coat of raw urushi to give the surface its strength. The leaf is laid by hand, so the squares fall a little differently on each of the five plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation. Each plate is turned from tochi, Japanese horse chestnut, and built up in lacquer before the gold leaf goes on. The workshop says it keeps every stage of Hidehira-nuri production under one roof, from making the wooden base to the final decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a set of five plates. Each measures W150 × D150 × H30 mm and weighs about 80 g. Made to order and shipped from Japan via DHL, with a lead time of approximately two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf five small plates would earn their place at your table, you can order the set below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48337817174203,"sku":"MRS-016","price":70295.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-016-meimei-zara-kin-gumo-5sun-product-02.jpg?v=1788842839"},{"product_id":"mrs-018-kakugata-kabin-rikka","title":"Rikka Square Vase 255mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this vase\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty or full, this vase always has something in bloom. Its front face carries a rikka motif, a formal, upright style of flower arrangement, painted in red lacquer and set with small diamonds of gold leaf. The piece reads as arranged even before you add a single stem. When you do, a metal liner inside lets you use fresh water without it touching the lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is the lacquer tradition of Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf worked against a lacquer ground. Here the rikka motif is painted in red lacquer with gold-leaf diamonds set into it, so the pattern stays in view long after real flowers would fade, a quiet echo of what the vase is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki has worked in lacquer in Ichinoseki since 1904 and is now in its fifth generation. Each vase is made from hoo (Japanese magnolia) and built up in lacquer, in a process the workshop counts at more than fifteen steps, before the gold leaf goes on by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, this piece is not tableware and needs only dry care. Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid water and damp cloths, since moisture can work into the wood and loosen the lacquer. Avoid solvents and alcohol-based cleaners too, since they can dissolve the lacquer. Handle it gently, as a hard knock or drop can chip the gold leaf or crack the lacquer underneath. Store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW90 × D90 × H255 mm, 970g. It comes with two slim black lacquer boards to stand it on, each finished with a red and gold motif at one end. Shipped from Japan via DHL with tracking. Because the gold leaf is set by hand, no two vases are quite identical. After you're finished using it with fresh flowers, empty the metal liner and let it dry rather than leaving water inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like a vase that holds its own even without flowers in it, you can order below; this piece is in stock and usually ships within about a week. Have a question about care or sizing? Write to us; we answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48338092785851,"sku":"MRS-018","price":63214.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-018-kakugata-kabin-rikka-product-02.jpg?v=1788849759"},{"product_id":"mrs-019-kakugata-kabin-kumo","title":"Kumo Square Vase 255mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this vase\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cloud shapes sit one above the other on the front of this vase, each drawn in red lacquer and filled with gold leaf. They soften a form that is otherwise all straight lines. Fill it with fresh flowers and a metal liner inside keeps the water off the lacquer. Or leave it empty and let the clouds hold the room's attention on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidehira-nuri is the lacquer tradition of Hiraizumi in Iwate, built on gold leaf worked against a lacquer ground. Here the cloud outline is painted in red lacquer, and the gold leaf sits inside it: four diamonds set around a crossed centre. On a vase built from straight lines, a rounded shape like this earns its place, taking the edge off the corners the eye keeps landing on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ichinoseki, Marusan Shikki has made Hidehira-nuri since 1904 and is now run by its fifth generation. Each vase starts as a single block of hoo, or Japanese magnolia, worked through roughly fifteen steps of lacquer before the gold leaf is set by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any urushi lacquerware, this piece is not tableware and needs only dry care. Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid water and damp cloths, since moisture can work into the wood and loosen the lacquer. Avoid solvents and alcohol-based cleaners too, since they can dissolve the lacquer. Handle it gently, as a hard knock or drop can chip the gold leaf or crack the lacquer underneath. Store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW90 × D90 × H255 mm, 970g. It comes with two slim black lacquer boards to stand it on, each finished with a red and gold motif at one end. Shipped from Japan via DHL with tracking. Because the gold leaf is set by hand, expect small, natural variation from one vase to the next. After using it with fresh flowers, empty the metal liner and dry it rather than leaving water standing inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the quiet drift of these clouds suits your room, you can order below; this piece is in stock and usually ships within about a week. Questions about care or sizing are welcome — we read and answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48338199904443,"sku":"MRS-019","price":63214.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-019-kakugata-kabin-kumo-product-02.png?v=1788854369"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/collections\/marusan-shikki-workshop_9802c88f-6055-49d9-a6ac-d4c772c1d600.jpg?v=1787815325","url":"https:\/\/toramonten.com\/en-eu\/collections\/marusan-hidehira-lacquerware.oembed?page=2","provider":"虎門天 - Toramonten -","version":"1.0","type":"link"}