Hexagonal Kumiko Coaster Set With Stand

This is a set of five coasters with different traditional patterns made of kumiko work. The coaster fits into a groove carved into the stand, making it convenient for storage and perfect for placing on the table as a decorative item.

The coaster is made of solid cypress wood. Although it is a small item, it will become an eye catcher on your table with its gorgeous design using delicate techniques and traditional patterns.

The material used is the fine vertical grain portion of the annual rings of 150-200-year-old logs. Solid Kiso hinoki wood, which is said to be the most suitable for kumiko work, is used.

Toyoda Woodcraft

Toyoda Woodcraft has been manufacturing wooden fittings and traditional Kanuma kumiko craftwork since its establishment in 1947. Using techniques cultivated in the tradition of fittings making, the company produces beautiful Kanuma kumiko that combines wooden pieces delicately, making it more accessible as a daily life product and introducing aesthetic sensibility into lifestyle pieces.

Woodcrafts

In Japan, 70% of the land is covered with forests, and there are said to be as many as 200 species of trees, including coniferous trees such as cedar and cypress, and broad-leaved trees such as zelkova, chestnut, and horse chestnut, that are used for construction and woodworking. Japanese wood crafts are made by making the most of the characteristics of the wood from each production area. For example, bamboo crafts in Kyushu, Japanese cypress products in Gifu, and cedar products in Akita are famous.