Checkered Pattern Side Plate Set

This charming set of two round side plates is crafted from cherry bark, showcasing the natural beauty of this material. Each plate features a checked pattern with cherry blossom detailing.

Although small in size, these plates are big in character. The cherry bark has a beautiful natural luster, a deep sheen that seems to shift based on the angle from which you look. The warm colors and textures of the wood are further augmented by their arrangement into checkerboard inlay—each piece of bark meticulously sized to fit, the wood grains lined up in contrasting directions. Small cherry blossoms in pale wood add delightful accents to these exquisitely refined pieces.

The understated but rich colors of this side plate pair make them the perfect canvas for traditional Japanese sweets, perhaps accompanying a stately tea party.

Add these pieces to your collection and hold precious nature in the palm of your hand.

Yatsuyanagi

Founded in 1876, Yatsuyanagi continues to preserve the rare art of kabazaiku—traditional cherry bark craft—in Japan's picturesque Kakunodate region, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture. Their master artisans blend centuries-old techniques with modern design, meticulously handcrafting each piece to create products that are both functional and beautiful. 

From this collection of fine cherry bark crafts, experience the perfect harmony of Japanese tradition and contemporary elegance in your everyday life.

Kabazaiku is a craft made in Akita Prefecture, in northern Japan, from the bark of yamazakura “Japanese mountain cherry.” The captivating silk or metal-like luster unique to cherry tree bark, combined with its deep color, is used to create pieces of unparalleled beauty. This traditional Japanese craft has a history spanning about 250 years.