Japanese Urushi Two Tier Square Box All products are made using

All products are made using the finest local amakusa clay

serving as indispensable sources of light in everyday life

then light the free end of the incense

In contrast to the elegant jubako (a traditional Japanese stacking box lacquered in gold)

The coloring that prevents the small edges from getting dirty is called small edge coating

Japanese Urushi Two Tier Square Box All products are made usingThese 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