Purple Matte Wipe-lacquer Finish Oryoki Bowl Set

This oryoki bowl set is inspired by traditional nested bowls that trace their roots to Zen Buddhist dining practice, where meals are received in measured portions with care and mindfulness. Reinterpreted for contemporary life, the silhouette reflects a considered and balanced approach to everyday dining.

Carved from solid keyaki (Japanese zelkova), each piece is hollowed from a single block and finished in the Yamanaka lacquerware tradition using suri-urushi. A protective urethane layer creates a smooth matte surface, giving the bowls a refined, understated presence while preserving the natural character beneath.

Rendered in a deep purple, an original MUSUBI KILN color, the surface creates a restrained, modern aesthetic while retaining the distinctive beauty of the wood grain. The underside of the largest bowl is marked with the MUSUBI logo.

When held in the hands, the bowls reveal the soft tactility unique to lacquered wood. Each form is carefully weighted for stability, nesting seamlessly into the next to create a compact and harmonious whole.

All six pieces may be used together or selected individually according to your needs. The matte texture allows them to pair effortlessly with other contemporary tableware while maintaining their refined character.

MUSUBI Originals

MUSUBI Originals brings together MUSUBI KILN’s original creations—each rooted in Japanese tradition and reimagined for modern life. From thoughtfully curated tableware sets and organic incense designed to restore inner balance, to hands-on craft kits developed with master artisans, every collection reflects a shared philosophy: honoring craftsmanship, embracing mindful living, and finding beauty in the process. These originals invite you to slow down, engage your senses, and experience Japan’s cultural heritage through objects made with purpose, care, and intention.

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.