Wipe-lacquer Finish Oryoki Bowl Set

This oryoki bowl set is inspired by traditional nested bowls that trace their roots to Zen Buddhist dining practice, where meals are received in measured portions with care and mindfulness. Reinterpreted for contemporary life, the silhouette reflects a considered and balanced approach to everyday dining.

Carved from solid keyaki (Japanese zelkova), each piece is hollowed from a single block of wood and finished in the Yamanaka lacquerware tradition using suri-urushi. This hallmark method gently rubs lacquer into the surface, deepening the grain and preserving the material’s natural character.

When held in the hands, the bowls reveal the subtle tactility unique to wood. Each form is carefully weighted for stability, nesting seamlessly into the next to create a compact and harmonious set.

All six pieces may be used together or selected individually according to your needs. This versatility suits modern living, while the clean, contemporary finish allows them to blend effortlessly with existing tableware.

Laque de Yamanaka

La laque de Yamanaka, également connue sous le nom de Yamanaka Shikki, est un type de laque produite dans le district thermal de Yamanaka, à Kaga, dans la préfecture d'Ishikawa. Elle se distingue par l'alliance de l'élégance naturelle du grain du bois et du raffinement de la laque. maki-e technique consistant à saupoudrer de la poudre d'or, d'argent ou d'autres poudres colorées sur une peinture laquée.

Avec sa magnifique texture de bois, la laque Yamanaka, à la fois délicate et robuste, allie un sens moderne du design à une tradition vieille de 400 ans.