Hemp Leaf Pattern Aluminum and Lacquerware Side Plate

This serving tray is the result of a collaboration between a matte, subdued aluminum tray and a deep, moist Echizen lacquerware tray.

The pattern of hemp, a grass that grows quickly and straight, expresses the wish for the health and growth of babies. In Japan, hemp has also been used as a sacred plant in Shinto rituals since ancient times.

It can be used as a serving tray for appetizers or Japanese sweets. In addition, the lacquer and aluminum trays can be used separately, so they can be used in a wide range of ways to match the atmosphere of your table.

Four round urethane rubbers are attached to the back side of the aluminum plate to prevent slipping, scratches on the table, and to make it easier to lift.

ALART

ALART was created by Marushin Kinzoku Kogyo in 1947, when the company began a new venture. The brand pursues the possibilities of aluminum based on the concepts of original ideas that break free from stereotypes, design that enhances the creativity of the user, and creative craftsmanship.

Metalwork has long been prized for its durability and gorgeous appearance. In Japan, bronze swords and harnesses were made from the Yayoi period (10th century BCE–mid-3rd century CE) based on techniques introduced from China and Korea. With the rise of Buddhism, the construction of temples, Buddhist statues, and ritual implements flourished, and metalworking techniques also advanced. Eventually, a wide variety of products such as tea ceremony utensils, Japanese swords, armor, and ornaments came to be manufactured.