Yatsuyanagi Shell Inlay and Wood Sakura Akita Cherry Bark Work Rectangle Tea Tray

Size: 20x40xh1.5cm

Material: Wood - Akita Cherry Bark Work

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This rectangular tea tray from Yatsuyanagi showcases the beauty of Akita cherry bark work and features an exquisite cherry blossom design crafted from shell-inlay and wood bark. The glossy brown cherry bark is known for its moist texture and stunning luster, while the back side is coated to prevent slipping. Measuring 20cm x 40cm, this tea tray is perfect for serving a tea or drink set for a group of 2-4 people.

Yatsuyanagi uses wild cherry trees from the Tohoku region, known for their durability and beauty, in their cherry bark work. The cherry bark is carefully peeled off and left to dry for one to two years to remove moisture. The company is committed to preserving sustainable nature and promoting the coexistence and co-prosperity of nature and traditional crafts. They also actively plant wild cherry trees on fallow land.

Since 1876, Yatsuyanagi has been producing and selling wild cherry bark work for generations in Kakunodate, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, an area rich in nature. The company is dedicated to crafting each product with the highest level of care and precision, utilizing traditional techniques and technologies passed down through the generations to create beautiful and functional tools for everyday life.