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Shiho Tray 226mm
Shiho Tray 226mm
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Why this tray
A 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.
The pattern
Its 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.
The workshop
Marusan 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.
What to know before you buy
As 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.
Details
Approximately W226 × D226 × H33 mm, weighs about 210g. Kept in stock and shipped from Japan via DHL within about a week.
A 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.
Specifications
Specifications
- Category: Tray
- Type: Tray
- Material: Hoo (magnolia) wood, urushi lacquer, gold leaf
- Technique: Hidehira-nuri
- Size: approx. W226 × D226 × H33 mm
- Weight: approx. 210g
Heritage & Credentials
Heritage & Credentials
Hidehira-nuri carries a documented history and an official craft designation.
- In 1985, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry designated Hidehira-nuri itself — not any one workshop or product — a Traditional Craft (伝統的工芸品).
- Tradition links its origins to the late Heian period, with accounts describing lacquer artisans from Kyoto working in the Hiraizumi area.
- Rooted in the Hiraizumi area of Iwate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The traditional specification for Hidehira-nuri begins with hon-kataji, a lacquer ground built up in layers with cloth reinforcement before colour is applied.
Care & Notice
Care & Notice
This is handmade Hidehira-nuri lacquerware. A little care keeps it in daily use for years.
- This tray suits dry and lightly moist foods, such as sweets or fruit. Avoid setting very hot dishes or liquids directly on the surface.
- Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth, then dry it straight away. For a fuller wash, use lukewarm water with a mild detergent and skip the dishwasher.
- Avoid long soaking in water.
- Dry with a soft cloth after washing, rather than air-drying.
- Store away from direct sunlight.
About Shipping
About Shipping
Every piece ships from Japan.
- We ship to the UK, the EU and Switzerland, via DHL, with tracking included.
- This sale is made under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms. If import duty applies, it's billed directly to Toramonten, not to you.
- Customs authorities may contact the recipient directly, and we can't say in advance which orders this might affect.
- This piece is in stock and ships within about a week of your order.
About the workshop
About the workshop
