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238 products
Sonobe Sangyo Meiboku Bowls: Medium, Large (Zelkova, Oak, Walnut, Chestnut, Cherry)
From ¥4,000
Unit price perSonobe Sangyo Meiboku Bowls: Medium, Large (Zelkova, Oak, Walnut, Chestnut, Cherry)
From ¥4,000
Unit price perSonobe Sangyo Meiboku Bowl (Medium)
A long-selling product that received the Good Design Award in 1996 and the Long Life Design Award in 2021.
The design, which is both modern and classic, was born from the desire for various types of cuisine—Western, Japanese, Chinese, and Italian—to grace the dining table.
Also recommended as a gift for housewarmings or for those starting a new life.
You can enjoy the differences in texture that come from the unique grain of each piece, finished as natural wood.
Because it's a slightly larger size, it can be used for various dishes in addition to miso soup,
such as tonjiru (pork and vegetable miso soup), stew, and serving hot pot.
A substantial bowl that enhances dishes and pairs well with Western cuisine.
From the blades used for carving, artisans handcraft each tool, and without compromise, every product is imbued with the spirit of its maker.
■About urethane coating
The coating uses safe urethane, the same as the bowls used for school lunches in Odawara.
■Care instructions
・Resistant to water and oil, no need to apply oil.
・Regular detergent and a soft sponge are fine.
After washing, turn it upside down in a drying rack or sink to dry.
(Please avoid soaking it for extended periods.)
SIZE
Large: Φ13×7.4cm Medium: Φ11.5×6.8cm
Size: Medium
Size: Large
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Keyaki (Zelkova)
Keyaki, with its red to yellow hues, has been a familiar material in Japan for centuries,
used in bowls, trays, and shrine pillars. The distinct winter and summer growth rings
create a characteristic wood grain.
Kurumi (Walnut)
Compared to "walnut," renowned as a material for Western furniture,
kurumi has a faint pinkish hue, giving it a slightly softer appearance.
Kuri (Chestnut)
Light and durable, chestnut has long been valued for cutting boards and house foundations,
especially in areas exposed to water. Its white to yellowish wood grain is perfect for a bright
dining table.
Nara (Oak)
Nara, known for its hard, substantial wood that bears acorns, is primarily used as a building material (oak wood).
Its rugged and heavy nature gives it a more masculine feel.
With its yellow to brown tones, it blends well with oak furniture,
making it suitable for a stylishly arranged dining table.
Sakura (Cherry)
Sakura, the green of its leaves and pink of its petals, is reflected in its wood grain.
It is the most popular wood type, allowing you to truly feel the wood grain, and it has the smoothest texture.
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A long-selling product that received the Good Design Award in 1996 and the Long Life Design Award in 2021. This craftsman-made bowl is crafted from Nara wood sourced from Japan's natural forests, dried for approximately six months, and meticulously carved one by one by artisans in Odawara. The "Meiboku Bowl" from Sonobe Sangyo accompanies a refined lifestyle. |
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| Size | Medium: Φ11.5×6.8cm Large: Φ13×7.4cm |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Color | ・Keyaki (Zelkova) ・Nara (Oak) ・Kurumi (Walnut) ・Kuri (Chestnut) ・Sakura (Cherry) |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Notes | ※Cannot be used in microwave ovens, ovens, induction cooktops, direct flame, dishwashers, or dryers. ※Do not place in direct sunlight, directly under air conditioning, or near heat-emitting appliances. ※Avoid boiling sterilization or prolonged soaking in water. ※If you notice an odor when purchased, remove it from the box or packaging and leave it in a well-ventilated area for several days. |
Why not gift a "Meiboku Bowl" that can be cherished for years to come, as a wedding gift or internal gift for a loved one?
These bowls, with the warmth of natural wood, are also highly appreciated as housewarming gifts or new home gifts for those starting a new life. Moreover, as practical handicrafts for daily use, they are perfect for milestone gifts expressing gratitude on occasions like Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Respect for the Aged Day.
In particular, sets of bowls combining different wood types are an unfailing favorite in our store as a couple's bowl for loving pairs. We deliver these exquisite handcrafted items with heartfelt wishes for celebration.
High-quality, beautiful prayer beads, each handcrafted.
By combining beautiful natural rose quartz with mulberry-colored tassels, a noble impression is achieved.
By using the same rose quartz for the main bead and other parts, the prayer beads have a clean, elegant, and feminine look.
Known as a stone symbolizing love and beauty, it is believed to be effective in fulfilling romantic relationships and enhancing self-esteem.
As a type of quartz, it is also believed to possess purifying and healing powers.
They can be worn by people of all ages.
Delivery will be approximately 2 weeks after your order.
Nakajima Butsudan-ten
This time, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Nakajima Butsudan-ten, a Buddhist altar and ritual implement store in Gifu City, to create custom-made prayer beads.
The prayer beads made by Mr. Nakajima, who works diligently as an "Authorized Kyoto Juzu Retailer," are all handcrafted, one by one.
After numerous discussions regarding the selection of materials and color combinations, an elegant and beautiful set of prayer beads was completed.
I hope to own a lifelong set of prayer beads that not only serves its purpose during Buddhist rituals but also brings a sense of calm and purification to my heart when I hold them.
Wild Grape Vine Basket Bag by Yukihiko Tsutsui
Not too formal, easy to carry and style.
These basket bags embody Mr. Tsutsui's simple and honest character.
This is a medium-sized bag woven with a fine "amijiro" (mesh) pattern.
The bold yet delicate and beautiful handiwork can truly be called Mr. Tsutsui's forte.
"Wild Grape Vine Basket Bag" made in the satoyama (foothills) of Nagano Prefecture.
Mr. Yukihiko Tsutsui of "Yama-budo Kobo Tsutsui" (Wild Grape Vine Workshop Tsutsui)
creates these bags entirely by hand, starting from cutting the wild grape vines, which are the raw material.
The baskets made by Mr. Tsutsui utilize the natural vines, dynamically weaving in the original curves, thicknesses,
and thinnesses of the vines to create a profound charm.
While many overseas-made products lose their oil by boiling the vines midway through, preventing them from developing a luster even with use,
Mr. Tsutsui's wild grape vine baskets, carefully woven after being soaked in water, are
strong and grow more beautiful with each use.
These boldly woven baskets, exuding the power of nature, are easy to carry for both casual and elegant occasions,
and suit any person or place. No two wild grape vine baskets, made by utilizing nature, are alike.
We deliver a beautiful, one-of-a-kind encounter to you.
With a flat bottom and ample gusset. The wide gusset offers excellent storage capacity.
The handle joint is a characteristic feature of Mr. Tsutsui's work.
It is designed with strength in mind.
The gusset is sturdily woven, preventing it from losing its shape.
With a flat bottom, items inside won't shift around.
By using natural vines, differences in holes and colors are appreciated as beautiful characteristics.
Carefully cut with scissors instead of a cutter, the inside is also sturdy and beautifully finished.
The rounded handle won't hurt your arm when carried.
[To Customers Purchasing Wild Grape Vine Baskets]
Wild grape vine baskets may develop mold or insect damage depending on storage conditions.
Being a natural material, wild grape vine baskets absorb necessary humidity and release excess moisture. We recommend storing them in a well-ventilated, low-humidity environment whenever possible.
Even when not in use, we suggest enjoying them as an interior decoration or storage basket in your room.
*In case of insect damage
Mr. Tsutsui can replace the vines and repair them beautifully.
If purchased less than one year ago, repairs will be free of charge.
For baskets older than one year, repairs are possible for a fee (approximately 5,000 yen or more, depending on the extent of the damage). Please note that you will also be responsible for the round-trip shipping costs in such cases.
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| A "Wild Grape Vine Basket Bag" made in the satoyama (foothills) of Nagano Prefecture. Mr. Yukihiko Tsutsui of "Yama-budo Kobo Tsutsui" creates these bags entirely by hand, starting from cutting the wild grape vines, which are the raw material. The baskets made by Mr. Tsutsui utilize the natural vines, dynamically weaving in the original curves, thicknesses, and thinnesses of the vines to create a profound charm. While many overseas-made products lose their oil by boiling the vines midway through, preventing them from developing a luster even with use, Mr. Tsutsui's wild grape vine baskets, carefully woven after being soaked in water, are strong and grow more beautiful with each use. These boldly woven baskets, exuding the power of nature, are easy to carry for both casual and elegant occasions, and suit any person or place. No two wild grape vine baskets, made by utilizing nature, are alike. We deliver a beautiful, one-of-a-kind encounter to you. | |
| Size | Approx. W29cm × H20cm × D12cm |
| Material | Wild Grape Vine |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| ※Due to natural materials, colors, shapes, and sizes (approx. 5cm difference) may vary slightly depending on the arrival period. ※Due to the nature of the material, there may be black spots, cracks, splinters, thorns, etc. Please understand that these are not defects. |
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Yukihiko Tsutsui's Wild Grape Vine Basket Bag
Not too formal, easy to carry and match.
These basket bags embody Mr. Tsutsui's unassuming personality.
This is a large bag woven with thick ajiro.
Its bold yet delicate and beautiful craftsmanship is truly Mr. Tsutsui's forte.
"Wild Grape Vine Basket Bag" made in the satoyama of Nagano Prefecture.
Yukihiko Tsutsui of "Yama Budou Kobo Tsutsui" (Wild Grape Vine Workshop Tsutsui)
creates these bags entirely by hand, starting from harvesting the wild grape vines.
Mr. Tsutsui's baskets utilize the natural vines, dynamically weaving in the original curves, thickness,
and thinness of the vines to create a profound aesthetic.
Many products made overseas lose their oils when the vines are boiled midway through the process,
resulting in baskets that don't develop a luster with use. In contrast, Mr. Tsutsui's wild grape vine baskets, which are soaked in water and carefully woven,
are strong and become more beautiful the more they are used.
These boldly woven baskets, exuding the power of nature, are easy to carry for both casual and elegant occasions,
and suit any person or place. There are no two wild grape vine baskets made from natural materials that are exactly alike.
We offer you a beautiful, one-of-a-kind encounter.
With a rectangular bottom and ample gusset. The wide gusset provides excellent storage capacity.
The handle joint, a characteristic of Mr. Tsutsui's work.
It is designed with strength in mind.
The gusset is firmly woven and boasts a strong structure that prevents it from losing its shape.
With a rectangular bottom, contents won't shift around.
By using natural vines, holes and color variations are also seen as beautiful characteristics.
Carefully cut with scissors instead of a cutter, the inside is also sturdy and beautifully finished.
The rounded handle won't hurt your arm when you carry it.
[To customers purchasing wild grape vine baskets]
Wild grape vine baskets can develop mold or insect damage depending on storage conditions.
Being made from natural materials, wild grape vine baskets absorb necessary humidity and release excess moisture. We recommend storing them in a well-ventilated, low-humidity place.
Even when not in use, we recommend enjoying them as interior decor or storage baskets in your room.
*In case of insect damage
Mr. Tsutsui can beautifully repair the basket by replacing the vines.
Repairs are free of charge within one year of purchase.
For baskets older than one year, there will be a repair fee (approximately 5,000 yen and up, depending on the extent of the damage), but repairs are possible. Please note that you will also be responsible for the round-trip shipping costs in such cases.
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| This "wild grape vine basket bag" was made in the satoyama of Nagano Prefecture. Yukihiko Tsutsui of "Yama Budou Kobo Tsutsui" (Wild Grape Vine Workshop Tsutsui) creates these bags entirely by hand, starting from harvesting the wild grape vines. Mr. Tsutsui's baskets utilize the natural vines, dynamically weaving in the original curves, thickness, and thinness of the vines to create a profound aesthetic. Many products made overseas lose their oils when the vines are boiled midway through the process, resulting in baskets that don't develop a luster with use. In contrast, Mr. Tsutsui's wild grape vine baskets, which are soaked in water and carefully woven, are strong and become more beautiful the more they are used. These boldly woven baskets, exuding the power of nature, are easy to carry for both casual and elegant occasions, and suit any person or place. There are no two wild grape vine baskets made from natural materials that are exactly alike. We offer you a beautiful, one-of-a-kind encounter. | |
| Size | Approx. W38cm x H22cm x D16cm |
| Material | Wild Grape Vine |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| ※Due to being a natural material, there may be slight differences in color, shape, and size (approx. ±5cm) depending on the time of arrival. ※Due to the nature of the material, there may be dark spots, cracks, splinters, or thorns. Please understand that these are not defects. |
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Yukihiko Tsutsui's Wild Grapevine Basket Bag
Not overly formal, making it easy to carry and versatile to match.
These basket bags truly reflect Mr. Tsutsui's simple and unaffected personality.
This is a large-sized bag woven with thick Ajiro weave.
The bold yet delicate and beautiful craftsmanship can truly be said to be Mr. Tsutsui's forte.
"Wild Grapevine Basket Bags" Made in a Satoyama Village in Nagano Prefecture.
These are all handmade by Yukihiko Tsutsui of "Yamabudo Kobo Tsutsui," starting from the cutting of the wild grapevine vines that serve as the material.
The baskets made by Mr. Tsutsui utilize the natural vines, dynamically weaving in their original curves, thicknesses, and slenderness, creating a deep and rich texture.
Unlike many overseas-made products where the vines are boiled midway through, causing them to lose their oils and often fail to develop a luster even after extensive use, Mr. Tsutsui's wild grapevine baskets are soaked in water and meticulously woven.
They are strong and grow more beautiful with each use.
These boldly woven baskets, exuding the strength of nature, are easy to carry for both casual and elegant occasions, and suit any person or place. No two wild grapevine baskets made from natural materials are alike.
We offer you a beautiful, one-of-a-kind encounter.
With a sturdy flat bottom and ample gusset, it offers excellent storage capacity.
The handle's joint, a characteristic of Mr. Tsutsui's work.
It is designed with strength in mind.
The gusset is firmly woven and robust, maintaining its shape.
The flat bottom prevents items from shifting.
By using natural vines, holes and variations in color are perceived as beautiful textures.
By carefully cutting with scissors instead of a cutter, the inside also achieves a durable and beautiful finish.
The rounded handle prevents discomfort when worn on the arm.
【To Customers Purchasing a Wild Grapevine Basket】
Wild grapevine baskets, depending on storage conditions, may develop mold or insect damage.
Being natural material, wild grapevine baskets absorb necessary humidity and release excess moisture. We recommend storing them in a well-ventilated, low-humidity place.
Even when not in use, we suggest enjoying them as an interior decoration or storage basket in your room.
※In case of insect damage
Mr. Tsutsui can beautifully repair the basket by replacing the damaged vines.
Repairs are free of charge if purchased within one year.
For baskets older than one year, repairs are possible for a fee (approximately 5000 yen and up, depending on the extent of the damage).
Please note that you will also be responsible for the round-trip shipping costs in such cases.
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| "Wild Grapevine Basket Bags" Made in a Satoyama Village in Nagano Prefecture. Yukihiko Tsutsui of "Yamabudo Kobo Tsutsui" creates these entirely by hand, starting from the cutting of the wild grapevine vines that serve as the material. The baskets made by Mr. Tsutsui utilize the natural vines, dynamically weaving in their original curves, thicknesses, and slenderness, creating a deep and rich texture. Unlike many overseas-made products where the vines are boiled midway through, causing them to lose their oils and often fail to develop a luster even after extensive use, Mr. Tsutsui's wild grapevine baskets are soaked in water and meticulously woven. They are strong and grow more beautiful with each use. These boldly woven baskets, exuding the strength of nature, are easy to carry for both casual and elegant occasions, and suit any person or place. No two wild grapevine baskets made from natural materials are alike. We offer you a beautiful, one-of-a-kind encounter. | |
| Size | Approx. W36cm × H20cm × D18cm |
| Material | Wild Grapevine |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| ※Due to natural materials, colors, shapes, and sizes (approx. 5cm difference) may vary slightly depending on the arrival period. ※Due to the nature of the material, there may be black stains, cracks, splinters, or thorns. This is not a defect, so please understand. | |
BAN INOUE
CAYA Mosquito Net Cotton Cloth
This kaya cloth, made by layering 100% cotton mosquito net fabric, offers excellent absorbency, a pleasant feel, and quick-drying properties.
Kaya (mosquito net) has been woven as a traditional local industry in Nara since the Edo period. Utilizing its coarse weave, we created this beautiful and functional 100% cotton cloth.
The convenient large size of 58x58cm makes it exceptionally easy to use.
Initially, it's stiff due to starch, but with each wash and use, it transforms into a soft and gentle texture.
Kaya has excellent water absorption, quick-drying, and breathability.
Therefore, it quickly absorbs water, dries fast, is resistant to unpleasant odors, and is hygienic.
At 58x58cm, this large size can thoroughly wipe even large plates.
It can be used in various ways, such as a small towel, a lunch box wrap, for covering, hanging, wrapping, or rolling.
【Kaya (Mosquito Net)】
---Kaya refers to a coarsely woven fabric. The character "蚊" (ka, mosquito) is included because it was originally used as an insect repellent cloth.
BAN INOUE's commitment is to 100% cotton, vibrantly colored kaya.
【Features of Kaya Fabric】
---Kaya was originally hung as a mosquito repellent while sleeping.
It is a coarsely woven, well-ventilated fabric.
Woven with wide gaps between threads to allow air circulation, it is extremely light and highly flexible.
However, as a woven fabric, it has no elasticity.
【Appeal of Kaya Fabric】
---Once the "starch" used in weaving washes out, the individual fibers of each thread spread out, revealing the natural softness of cotton.
As the fine fibers intertwine, the material becomes even more skin-friendly, transforming into a soft, light, and airy fabric.
It can be safely used by those with sensitive skin and children.
Vibrant Colors
To highlight the clean and beautiful texture of kaya fabric, we meticulously dye it in colors inspired by traditional Japanese hues such as wisteria and yamabuki (golden yellow).
Absorbent, Quick-Drying, Breathable
Kaya has excellent water absorption, quick-drying, and breathability. Therefore, it quickly absorbs water, dries fast, is resistant to unpleasant odors, and is hygienic.
Safe Natural Material: 100% Cotton
To bring out the softness of kaya, we use no synthetic fibers, only 100% cotton. All manufacturing is done in Japan.
COLOR
Koh-iro (Incense Color)
Ginnezumi (Silver Gray)
Sakura (Cherry Blossom Pink)
Mizu (Water Blue)
Tetsukon (Dark Blue)
*Package design will be updated sequentially
Take (Bamboo Green)
Sora (Sky Blue)
Kaki (Persimmon Orange)
Fuji (Wisteria Purple)
Murasaki (Purple)
The unique color variation is particularly appealing, with even dark colors showing almost no fading. Since you can never have too many dishcloths, they are also popular as small gifts.
They are also recommended as handouts for thank-you gifts, moving greetings, or New Year's greetings.
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| A beautiful and functional 100% cotton cloth, made from the coarse fabric of traditional kaya (mosquito net) that has been woven as a local industry in Nara since the Edo period. The convenient large size of 58x58cm makes it exceptionally easy to use. It is also recommended as a small gift, for New Year's greetings, or as a thank-you gift. |
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| Size | Approx. 58cm x 58cm |
| Material | 100% Cotton |
| Color | ・Koh-iro ・Ginnezumi ・Sakura ・Tetsukon ・Mizu ・Take ・Sora ・Kaki ・Fuji ・Murasaki |