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Traditional crafts that have been loved for a long time

I think many people have seen the Nitoribon, which was used in places with hot water supply rooms, such as public facilities in the area. Nitoribon, which has appeared in old movies and dramas, is a product that I would like to pay attention to as the times go by. It is one of the traditional crafts of Japan that you want to realize in modern life that the thickness and size, and the feel of zelkova are suitable for everyday use.

Nitoribon, a traditional craft in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, that has been rooted in the Sonobu industry that makes SONOBE. All Ojiwara woodworkers say that they remember how to make this tray. The production volume is gradually decreasing with the passage of time, but dozens of craftsmen have handed down the techniques and handed them to Nitoribon. It is a tray that is very easy to use while you can feel the history of Japan.

Lacquered tray

The size is large enough to hold four mugs. Even when serving food, it is easy to carry dishes that are especially served in bowls and small plates. It is convenient for carrying teapots and cups, mugs and sweets during tea time, and it also plays an active role in hospitality. The Nitori Bon is a thick and solid material that is stable and easy to hold.
There are various theories about why it is called Nitoribon in the first place, and it is said that Nitori is the only sound left from "nimono-bon," or "nitori" because its edges look like birds. There are various theories, and it is not clear why it was so named. Even so, I feel the history that it has been loved and used by many people because it remains as a form.

The surface is lacquered, giving it a neat appearance. Only 5 g of lacquer that bleeds from the trunk of an adult tree for about 10 years. The lacquer carefully collected by such steady work is slowly applied and dried by a lacquer craftsman called Nushiya at the temperature and humidity decided, and the lacquerware is finished. The lacquered tray is strong and resistant to heat, so you can carry anything safely and use it for a long time.

The wood used is zelkova, which has long been popular as a famous Japanese tree. It is a hard, strong and reliable material. When written in kanji, "ki" is written as "to enumerate." It is said that the etymology has become a material for tools and vessels that give thanks to rich fruits and peaceful days, and it is a source of tools and vessels that serve offerings at the time of an unusual event. It is a feature, and it is also recommended for wedding gifts, moving celebrations, and internal celebrations.

Since the Nitoribon uses natural wood, the color, grain, and texture will differ from one to another. It is also one of the attractions that nature creates, and it is the only testimony to your own world. We would like you to understand the uniqueness of wood, which means that no two things that nature produces are the same, and to enjoy the texture.

Manufacturing that makes you feel Japanese trees in your life

The products produced by Odawara's woodworkers and Sonobu Sangyo are pure Japanese products made from Japanese wood, and Japanese craftsmen produce everything from bare wood processing to painting and finishing in their own Japanese factory. While focusing on research and development of new designs, it is also a group of craftsmen who carry out handwork using thinned timber, bent timber, and scraps made from beautiful Japanese trees. Sonobe Sangyo Co., Ltd. aims to create products with a good texture that you can use comfortably in your daily life.