Kamakura-bori Rinka Tray 21cm

Name: Kamakura-bori Rinka Flower-Shaped Tray 21cm, Toukon Knife Marks · Hand-Carved Urushi Lacquer, Sansuido Kamakura Japan
Brand: Japan Documented
SKU: SAN-BR7008
Price: 23300 JPY
Availability: OutOfStock

Kamakura-bori Rinka Flower-Shaped Tray 21cm, Toukon Knife Marks · Hand-Carved Urushi Lacquer, Sansuido Kamakura Japan

¥23,300

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Documented

We interviewed the carvers of Kamakura-bori, a lacquer craft with 800 years of history.

A flower-shaped (rinka) Kamakura-bori tray from Sansuido, a workshop near Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura. The whole surface is covered in toukon, the rhythmic marks left by the carving knife, with a small cut at each corner as an accent. No flowers, no figures: just the hand of the craftsman, finished in layers of urushi lacquer.

Kamakura-bori is a craft born in Kamakura, the city where Japan's first samurai government was founded. The design is carved first and the lacquer is built up over it, so the texture softens and gains depth with years of use.

How to use it

A personal size for one guest or for yourself: a single teacup with its saucer, a coffee and a sweet, or a small cup of sake.

Specs

Size: 21 cm diameter × approx. 2 cm height (7 sun)
Material: Katsura wood, urushi lacquer
Care: Wipe with a soft damp cloth and dry right away. Not dishwasher or microwave safe. Keep out of strong direct sunlight.
Origin: Made in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Maker: Kamakura-bori Sansuido

Each tray is made in small batches and shares stock with the workshop's shop in Kamakura. If it is temporarily unavailable, we will contact you before shipping.

To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites.

Questions about caring for this piece? Email support@j-doc.jp.

Shipping
Every order ships from Japan with a tracking number. In-stock items are dispatched within 1 to 3 business days. Made-to-order pieces take about one month to make, as noted on the product page. Once shipped, delivery usually takes 1 to 3 weeks depending on your location. See estimates by region.

Shipping cost
Free shipping on orders over around US$200. Smaller orders ship at a flat rate of ¥2,000 (around US$13).

Import duties
United States: import duties are prepaid by us and included in the price, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. Other countries: your local customs may charge import duties and taxes on delivery, and these are paid by the recipient.

Packaging
Your order arrives intact, or we replace or refund it. Fragile pieces are wrapped in several protective layers. If anything arrives damaged, email a photo to support@j-doc.jp within 10 days of delivery.

Returns
You can request a return within 10 days of receiving your order, as long as the item is unused and in its original packaging. Made-to-order and personalized items cannot be returned. To start a return, contact support@j-doc.jp. See our Refund Policy for details.