Hazy Moon Lacquerware Tray
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This item is a beautifully crafted wooden tray with a hazy moon motif created with gold leaves from Kanazawa.
The tray is about 30 cm (11.8 in) and is extremely light and easy to hold. The deep black color of the lacquer exquisitely expresses the calmness of a dark night sky, and the delicate and random haze over the full moon is depicted by the gilded gold leaves. The sharp silhouette of the moon on the black lacquer will add a modern touch to your dining table. This tray can neatly hold a teapot and teacup set. Sake sets can be elegantly placed on a table with this hazy moon motif tray.
At Hakuichi, experienced craftsmen stretch out about 2 g (0.07 oz) of gold into a thickness of 1/10,000 of a millimeter and skilled artisans gild the gold leaves on to each tray. Thin gold leaves can be torn in a single touch, but it's the fragility of the gold leaf that creates the mystical impression of a hazy moon.
Skilled craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware create the lacquerware tray.
Woodturning craftsmen carve out the base of the trays from carefully selected pieces of wood, then lacquer craftsmen apply multiple coats of black lacquer by repeating the arduous process of brushing on then wiping off the lacquer. The artistry of the even brush strokes of lacquer against the natural curves of the wood grains is remarkable.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 30 cm (11.8 in) x H 1.5 cm (0.6 in) |
| Material | Wood, Gold leaf |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Maker / Brand
Founded in Kanazawa in 1975, Hakuichi has become a leading name in Japanese gold leaf, carrying on a tradition central to the city’s identity. The company crafts tableware items such as Kanazawa gold leaf coasters, placemats, chopstick rests, and plates, along with kakejiku hanging scrolls, a form of Japanese wall art, and other pieces for interior décor.
At Hakuichi, gold is hammered into ultra-thin sheets and applied with meticulous care, combining centuries-old techniques with modern design to create everyday objects that are both functional and timeless works of art.
Crafts
Renowned for its radiant, refined luster, Kanazawa gold leaf is crafted in and around Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture. Today, accounting for 100% of Japan’s gold leaf production, it remains at the heart of the nation’s cultural heritage.
This exceptional material has been used for centuries in Japan’s most treasured landmarks, including the iconic Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Beyond architecture, it enriches traditional crafts such as lacquerware, Buddhist ritual objects, textiles, and Kutani ware.
More than decoration, Kanazawa gold leaf embodies a uniquely Japanese aesthetic—one that cherishes the timeless beauty and brilliance of gold.
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Yamanaka Lacquerware
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.
