{"product_id":"flower-kumikoshelf","title":"Matcha bowl display shelf with kumiko　*Flower and Grass*","description":"\u003cp\u003eA display shelf for storing matcha bowls used in the tea ceremony and for viewing them at times.\u003cbr\u003eIt can store four matcha bowls.\u003cbr\u003eThe lid is a trap door type and can be completely removed, and the removed lid can be displayed like an art panel on a special stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many famous pottery production areas throughout Japan, and each area has its own unique matcha bowls.\u003cbr\u003eLine up the matcha bowls you collected from your travels and enjoy some time immersed in your travel memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only can you use it as a display shelf for matcha bowls, but you can also use it as a display shelf for tea utensils by putting a set of matcha bowls, kensui, chasen, natsume, etc. in it.\u003cbr\u003eOr you can use it to display Japanese folk crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kumiko panel on the lid is made using two different patterns: \"hemp leaf\" which represents wishes for long life and protection from evil, and \"sesame\" which represents a prayer for good health due to the high nutritional value of sesame. The hemp leaf pattern uses bright red \"leaves\" to create a bright image like a blooming flower, while the sesame pattern uses calm dark green \"leaves\" to create an image like the leaves of a plant or undergrowth. The overall design looks like both a painting and a modern geometric pattern.\u003cbr\u003eThe colors of the leaves, such as red and green, are all natural wood colors and vary depending on the tree species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis display shelf is made of solid Japanese cypress with beautiful straight grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is constructed using the traditional Japanese woodworking technique of \"arare kumitsugi\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional Japanese technique of \"kumiko\" is also used for the lid, adding color to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKumiko is a technique originally used for fittings in Japanese architecture such as shoji screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo express the Japanese worldview, a plate with a Japanese paper-like texture is placed in the background of the kumiko to resemble a shoji screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the lid is made of transparent acrylic to prevent dirt such as dust and protect the kumiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece, which shines with high woodworking technique and beauty, is not just a container, but a display shelf itself worth admiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire surface is waxed to prevent dirt. However, if moisture or dirt gets on the product, wipe it off immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct specifications\u003cbr\u003eSize: Height 368mm x Width 353mm x Depth 197mm\u003cbr\u003eSize of one section: Height 160mm x Width 160mm x Depth 160mm\u003cbr\u003eBody material: Hinoki cypress\u003cbr\u003eKumiko pattern material: Paduk, Jindai elm, purple heart\u003cbr\u003ePainting: Wax coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product does not include anything other than the display shelf, such as the tea utensils shown in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product comes with an instruction manual that explains how to use it and the appeal of Kumiko.\u003cbr\u003eIt also makes a great gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/teraceya.com\/pages\/hexagonal-pattern-kumikoshelf\" class=\"btn-link\"\u003eView More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"TERACE-ya 照ラス屋","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46593485471980,"sku":"KMK-SHELF-FG-01","price":1083.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/6557\/0796\/files\/machashelfB-11-_1.jpg?v=1771901870","url":"https:\/\/teraceya.com\/en-us\/products\/flower-kumikoshelf","provider":"TERACE-ya　照ラス屋","version":"1.0","type":"link"}