Black Oryoki Bowl Set

Oryoki is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize waste in daily life, based on Zen Buddhist practices. It has been gaining attention for its ease of use, functionality, and minimalist design, making it ideal for contemporary dining.

Its compact design allows even a six-layer set to be stored effortlessly, making it both practical and space-saving. A single set can provide all the necessary dishes for one person, simplifying meal preparation.

Another advantage is its durability. Made from wood and crafted in Japan, this oryoki set is resistant to breakage, even if dropped. The lacquer coating protects it from scratches and deterioration, ensuring longevity. 

This particular oryoki set is made from zelkova wood and finished with lacquer, following traditional Yamanaka lacquerware techniques. The wipe-lacquer finish preserves the natural woodgrain, contributing to its simple, minimalist aesthetic.

Since this set consists of multiple nested bowls, each piece requires precise craftsmanship to ensure a perfect fit. The woodgrain is a central feature of the design, so only the most skilled craftsmen in Yamanaka lacquerware are entrusted with its production.

GATOMIKIO

GATOMIKIO is a brand name of company GATO MIKIO SHOUTEN, a specialist in Japanese woodworking techniques. They are especially skilled in bringing out the beauty that only natural wood grain can have. Their concentric-circle carving results in striking silhouettes.

Never compromising on quality of materials, precision of wood turning, or clarity of lacquer, GATOMIKIO creates pieces that are at once elegant, long-lasting, and functional.

GATO MIKIO SHOUTEN was originally founded as Gato Sawmill in 1908 in Yamanaka Onsen, a town famous for wood turning. Following the spirit of the original wood turners, they continue to aspire to woodworking perfection, with pieces completed individually by craftspeople.

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.