TOKYO MATCHA SELECTION - [Premium] Oshima : Negoro Bowl - 7 size - Negoro Nuri Lacquerware from Yamanaka Ishikawa Japan [Standard ship by Int'l e-packet: with Tracking & Insurance] (G: 100×H55)

About Yamanaka lacquareware It is believed that Yamanaka Onsen (hotspring) was originally opened about 1300 years ago. Located in Kaga-shi, Ishikawa prefecture, Yamanaka Onsen has a long history of high quality spring water. This place was also visited by the well-known poet Matsuo Basho (‘Oku no Hosomichi’) as well as the literati and calligraphers. The traditional craftmanship that was passed on for generations in this town is ‘Yamanaka lacqureware’ ‘Lacqureware’ is a traditional Japanese craft made from wood coated with lacqure painting. Yamanaka lacqureware is made by ‘completely devided labor process’ ,which is very rare in modern day in Japan. Because of the intense labor and artistry, each artisan shows his pride and strong technique in each process. Each process is completed by a professional artisan. Like a relay race when each athlete passes a baton, high quality technique and craftmanship is carried through to the last process in order to complete each piece. PRODUCT INFO USE FOR - Bowl DIAMETER - 7 Types (A-G) Each *Measurements above are approximate MATERIAL - Wood (Zelkova), Lacquer CAUTION - NOT use a dish washer and the tableware drier. - NOT use of a microwave oven. (cause of a fire) - A high fever causes discoloration, a crack, and peeling. - NOT use polishing powder. - When the hole of a main part becomes dirty, please wash with the brush for straws, etc. SUPPLIER INFO NAME Japan Crafts Oshima LOCATION Kaga, Ishikawa, Japan

• *This item is made hand so it may have a little difference in color and drape. It may take time (a few weeks) from your order to shipping. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
• Negoro Lacquerware: “Negoro Nuri” is a style that 1st coat is done by black lacquer followed by the 2nd coat of red lacquer. The name “Negoro” comes from then Kishyu (current Wakayama Prefecture) Negoro Temple, and it was believed to produced and developed from Kamakura Period (1185 to 1333 A.D.) to Warring State Period (1467 to 1568 A.D.)
• Tea ceremony experts highly valued this “Beauty of use” style grace.
• “Beauty of use” is a belief or concept of beauty “form” that was produced from an artist (craftsman) with his tremendous efforts, technique and soul for a purpose of practicality use.
• This product has a Negoro’s style with Japan Crafts Oshima’s unique twist. The more you use it, the more you will appreciate the way this product ages. Hope you enjoy the beauty of use of Negoro.