Description

A new way forward for a more sustainable future born from tradition. The Good Design winning Gato Woodworks Collection, known for its stunning lacquered Tsumugi Wooden Bowls, Sinafu Stand Bowls, and Karmi Tea Canisters, takes 500 years of tradition and innovates a new line with fine wood powder byproduct from their signature production, known as Mirai Wood. 

With a new vision of craftsmanship, Ryoka Sangyo’s Mirai Wood technology gives otherwise waste material new life for modern solutions. By shaping the wood powder with biodegradable resin by hand, the skilled Gato artisans create vessels that honor the cycle of nature rather than deplete it.

Available in three finishes: natural, black, and red.

About:

Gato Woodworks

Hailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.

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Yamanaka, Japan

Dimensions:

4.25” D x 2.95” H 

0.3 lb

Materials:

Wood powder and biodegradable resin, polyurethane finish

Care + Use:

Hand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.