This is a Japanese tray decorated with cherry blossom motifs and made of Akita cherry bark work by Yatsuyanagi. The glossy brown cherry bark has a moist texture and a beautiful shine.

It is just the right size to place a tea set on, giving it a cohesive and beautiful look.
It is also ideal as an interior tray, for example, under a vase of flowers, a photo frame, or a fruit stand.

After use, it can be washed with water using a soft sponge. Wipe off water with a dry cloth.

The cherry trees used for Akita cherry bark work are mainly wild cherry trees from the Tohoku region, which grow in a harsh climate and are said to be beautiful and durable. The bark of the mountain cherry tree has properties to control moisture, antibacterial properties.

The cherry bark is carefully peeled off from the trunk and left to dry in the shade for a year or two to remove the moisture. Yatsuyanagi is committed to the preservation of sustainable nature and the coexistence and co-prosperity of nature and traditional crafts. They are also actively involved in planting wild cherry trees on fallow land.

Since its establishment in 1876, Yatsuyanagi has been engaged in the manufacture and sale of wild cherry bark work for generations in Kakunodate, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, a place rich in nature. They are a manufacturer that puts their heart and soul into each and every product, using the high technology that has been handed down from generation to generation to create tools for daily life that are both easy to use and beautiful.