Wipe-lacquer Finish Oryoki Bowl Set
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
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 of wood and finished in the Yamanaka lacquerware tradition using suri-urushi. This hallmark method gently rubs lacquer into the surface, deepening the grain and preserving the material’s natural character.
When held in the hands, the bowls reveal the subtle tactility unique to wood. Each form is carefully weighted for stability, nesting seamlessly into the next to create a compact and harmonious set.
All six pieces may be used together or selected individually according to your needs. This versatility suits modern living, while the clean, contemporary finish allows them to blend effortlessly with existing tableware.
DETAILS
| Quantity | Set of 6 bowls |
| Size |
[Set] D 14.5 cm (5.7 in) x H 7.2 cm (2.8 in)/ [Each Bowl (small to large) ] D 8.8 cm (3.5 in) x H 2 cm (0.8 in) D 9.5 cm (3.7 in) x H 2.6 cm (1 in) D 10.2 cm (4 in) x H 3.6 cm (1.4 in) D 11 cm (4.3 in) x H 4.6 cm (1.8 in) D 11.8 cm (4.6 in) x H 5.7 cm (2.4 in) D 14.5 cm (5.7 in) x H 7.2 cm (2.8 in) |
| Material |
Zelkova wood Coating: Lacquer |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Crafts
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.
Choose options
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
Oryoki Bowl Sets
Oryoki, originating from the practice of Zen Buddhism, are functional tableware designed to minimize waste in daily life. Starting with the largest bowl on the outside, each successively smaller bowl is stacked one inside the other in order to allow for compact storage and carrying. Bring the mindful elegance of Zen to your table for a beautifully unified dining experience.
Lacquerware
Japanese lacquerware, also called shikki in Japanese, is a proud handicraft with a long history dating back to 5,000 BCE, and traditional methods are still followed today. Durable, light, antibacterial, and robust enough to endure for more than one hundred years, Japanese lacquerware is not only beautiful, but also highly functional.
In addition to the fine Japanese lacquerware found in antique and vintage pieces, there is also contemporary Japanese lacquerware suitable for modern life made by artisans who continue to improve their skills and pass on tradition today.
