Wooden Vase

Wooden vase for a single stem made from mahogany.

A product from our series of wooden products made in Yamanaka-- a small area of Ishikawa prefecture, Japan.

We were introduced to this traditional wood craft company on a visit of craftspeople in Ishikawa prefecture. A family run business, they have been creating wooden cutlery and tableware since the 1950s. Their area, Yamanaka, is one of 3 main producers of Japanese wood products and their products are generally referred to as Yamanaka Shiki. 

Designated by the Japanese government as an official dento-kogei (a traditional craft), Yamanaka Shikki carry a 400 year history and merges 2 traditional crafts into one: wood carving using a lathe (a rotating device where the wood rotates while the carving blade holds steady), and lacquering. Yamanaka Shikki products are often bowls or cups, referred to as wanmono, and are made to feature the beauty of the wood grain. 

8x8x8 cm 

Wood and glass 

Urethane coating