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shape of snowflake

A snow-ring tray (Yukiwa-bon) with six indentations on the rim that look like snowflakes. This is a tray from the KITO series by Aizawa Wood Crafts, which has an impressive wood grain that is beautifully expressed. The shape is carefully created from a single piece of wood, preserving the quality of the material.

Obon made from natural wood

Aizawa Wood Crafts is a wood craftsman whose skills have been passed down from generation to generation as a wood craftsman who hollows out wood to create bases for lacquerware and other vessels. We create products that fully express the beautiful grain, color, and texture of wood, which can only be achieved by craftsmen who know everything about wood. Aizawa Mokuzai Kogei's strength is that it is able to develop and install large-scale wood drying equipment in-house to ensure stable procurement management and quality of wood materials. The ingenuity that comes from working with natural materials is condensed into the product.

At first glance, what is it? Even though it may seem like a subtle recess, when you look at it from above, you can clearly see its motif. The gently curved rising edges give a delicate snowflake-like impression and a soft, soothing feel.

This depression is almost symmetrical and uniform from side to side. You can tell from the craftsmanship and smooth feel of each piece that the craftsmen carefully crafted. Among all woods, zelkova is said to be hard and strong, and the surface of the Yukiwabon has a beautiful texture that shows its strength.

Yukiwabon, which comes in a variety of sizes, can be used for a wide range of purposes. The surface is coated with glass paint, so it repels moisture and oil, making it easy to handle, and it's the perfect size to use not only as a tray, but also as a plate to hold side dishes or a single serving of salad. Since it is low and flat, it can also be used as a storage tray. Whether you use it as a place to put your keys at the entrance or as a place to put your glasses, the snow motif will brighten up your surroundings wherever you place it.

Bring out the natural goodness of wood

Aizawa Wood Crafts was founded in 1948 by its founder, Kenji Yososawa. He started out as a joiner's apprentice, and after becoming independent as a woodworker, he produced boxes as a woodworker. After that, we increased the number of craftsmen and machines, and grew into a woodworking shop that can manufacture all-purpose items such as curved items, wooden blocks, and carved items. He has continued to refine his wood joinery skills in the traditional craft of Wajima lacquerware, and has a high level of skill in handling all types of wood for lacquerware, except for bowls.

While continuing to work in the woodworking industry as a subordinate to lacquerware, I felt that I was not being able to fully convey the natural charm of each material, such as the color and texture of each type of wood. The finish and construction will bring out the best in you. Wooden products that are made with the users in mind are gentle on the body, and children and adults can feel at peace just by holding them in their hands.