Bamboo Vase - Lin

This bamboo vase is made of mōsō bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) produced in the Mabi area of Okayama Prefecture, known for its cultivation of high-quality bamboo. In order to maintain local bamboo groves and use this highly sustainable material effectively, the Laminated Bamboo Lumber Project was launched in 2003. It produces a range of products, among them this bamboo vase. To create the laminated bamboo used in this item, heat-treated bamboo strips are glued together using a high frequency wood joining machine. First, glue is applied to the strips then pressure is exerted on the bamboo both vertically and horizontally to bond the pieces. The elegant design of its curved silhouette is by Shimizu Yōsuke, a graduate of Okayama Prefectural University.

Avoid leaving in direct sunlight or directly under air conditioning.

Chūgoku

The Chūgoku region makes up the western part of Japan's main island of Honshu. The region is home to Hiroshima and the Izumo Grand Shrine. Well-known ceramics from this area include Hagi ware from Yamaguchi Prefecture and Bizen ware from Okayama Prefecture which also boasts a manufacturing industry of superior denim.