Red Lacquered Oryoki Bowl Set
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The craftsmanship of Yamanaka Lacquerware shines through in this matte lacquered "Oryoki". The smaller size is recommended for those with small appetites or for children. Alternatively, you can use the largest size as a rice bowl and prepare a separate soup bowl of your favorite size.
Oryoki, is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize waste in daily life in the practice of Zen Buddhism. It is increasingly attracting attention for its easy-to-use, functional, and minimalistic design at the modern table. The charm of oryoki is, first of all, its compact storage. All the bowls fit inside the largest bowl, so even if you have a set of five layers, you won't have trouble finding a place to store them.
Starting with the larger bowl, the smaller ones are stacked completely on top of each other in order to allow for compact storage and carrying.
Since this is a nested product of several bowls, each requires elaborate woodworking to ensure a perfect fit. For this reason, this oryoki is handled by the most skilled craftsmen among Yamanaka lacquerware products.
DETAILS
| Quantity | Set of 5 bowls |
| Size |
[Set] D 11.2 cm (4.4 in) x H 5.9 cm (2.3 in) [Each Bowl(small to large)] D 8.9 cm (3.5 in) x H 2 cm (0.8 in), D 9.4 cm (3.7 in) x H 2.7 cm (1.1 in), D 10 cm (3.9 in) x H 3.5 cm (1.4 in), D 10.6 cm (4.2 in) x H 4.7 cm (1.9 in), D 11.2 cm (4.4 in) x H 5.9 cm (2.3 in) |
| Material |
Wood [Coating] Lacquer |
| Package Type | Paper box |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Crafts
Yamanaka lacquerware, produced in the Yamanaka Onsen district of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, has a proud history of more than 450 years. It is characterized by the harmony of natural wood grain and the refined maki-e technique, where gold, silver, or colored powders are delicately sprinkled to create elegant patterns.
Yamanaka lacquerware is crafted into a wide variety of items including chopsticks, bowls, plates, trays, spoons, ladles, and natsume tea caddies. It is known for being lightweight, durable, and beautifully refined. Traditional black and vermilion lacquer finishes are often used.
Yamanaka lacquerware continues to evolve, blending timeless tradition with modern aesthetics to suit contemporary lifestyles.
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Oryoki Bowl Sets
Oryoki, originating from the practice of Zen Buddhism, are functional tableware designed to minimize waste in daily life. Starting with the largest bowl on the outside, each successively smaller bowl is stacked one inside the other in order to allow for compact storage and carrying.
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.
Guide to Japanese Bowls
