{"title":"丸三漆器 - Marusan Shikki -","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mrs-020-2go-hashi-kin-gumo","title":"Kin-gumo Chopsticks — a matched pair for two, finished in gold leaf","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\u003eThese are lacquerware, not everyday plastic chopsticks, and they ask a little more care in return. Wash them by hand in lukewarm water and dry them straight away with a soft cloth. Skip the microwave, the dishwasher and long soaks in the sink, and avoid scrubbing the lacquer with anything abrasive. The gold leaf sits on the surface, so it needs gentle handling. Treated this way, a pair like this can last for years.\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 — gold-leaf diamonds within Genji clouds, for the tea table","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\u003eWipe the tray clean with a soft, damp cloth, and dry it fully after use, rather than washing it like tableware. Avoid abrasive cloths or scouring pads, which can scratch the lacquer and dull the gold leaf. Keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher, and out of direct sunlight, which can fade the lacquer's colour over time.\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. 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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 it 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, ease it into hot soup gradually rather than pouring it in straight from the pot. This lets the lacquer settle in well. 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. 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