Flowers with Golden Decoration Candy Box
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This Yamanaka lacquerware candy box has a unique design in a shape of "Houju". Lacquered in chic red lacquer, it is elegantly decorated with spring wild flowers.
"Houju" is a spherical ball with a pointed head and a flame burning in it, symbolizing the Buddha and his teachings in Buddhism. It is said that when you obtain the houju, any wish will come true and it will produce the treasure you want.
The lid not only makes it easy to store sweets, but also gives you the pleasure of opening it to see what wonderful sweets will appear. Please enjoy the moment of opening the lid in front of your family and guests.
It can be used to hold delicacies, condiments, accessories, making it an eye-catching item for your table.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 12.8 cm (5 in) x H 9.5 cm (3.7 in) |
| Material |
Wood [Coating] Lacquer |
| Package Type | Paper box |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Crafts
Yamanaka lacquerware, also known as Yamanaka shikki, is a kind of lacquerware produced in the Yamanaka Onsen district of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture. This lacquerware is unique in that it blends wood grain's natural elegance with the elegant maki-e technique of sprinkling gold, silver, or other colored powder onto a lacquer painting.
With its beautiful wood texture, delicate and robust Yamanaka lacquerware incorporates a modern sense of design while inheriting a tradition that has lasted for 400 years.
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Boxes
Beautifully decorated and versatile, Japanese boxes bring a touch of traditional charm to your home or office decor. This handcrafted collection includes candy boxes and spice containers, ideal for holding sweets and condiments. Their elegant and multifunctional designs make them perfect for repurposing as jewelry boxes, desk organizers, or stylish storage for small essentials.
Lacquerware
Japanese lacquerware, also called shikki in Japanese, is a proud handicraft with a long history dating back to 5,000 BCE, and traditional methods are still followed today. Durable, light, antibacterial, and robust enough to endure for more than one hundred years, Japanese lacquerware is not only beautiful, but also highly functional.
In addition to the fine Japanese lacquerware found in antique and vintage pieces, there is also contemporary Japanese lacquerware suitable for modern life made by artisans who continue to improve their skills and pass on tradition today.
Lacquer craftsmen of Yamanaka
