The hinoki and sakura pot rest side seen from above from Japan House London

The hinoki and sakura pot rest expanded from Japan House London

The hinoki and sakura pot rest folded from Japan House London

Hinoki and Sakura Pot Rest

Name: Cypress and Cherry Blossom Pot Rest
Brand: Umezawa Mokuzai Kōgeisha
SKU: 4546404001756
Price: 42.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

桧と桜の鍋しき

£42.00 per item

An extendable pot rest crafted from a combination of hinoki (Japanese cypress) and sakura (cherry blossom) in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture.

This extendable pot rest is constructed of a combination of hinoki (Japanese cypress) and sakura (cherry blossom) batons. At first glance the pot rest is 14cm square, however, the individual batons can be unfolded to cover a larger surface area. The design highlights the colour difference between the two types of wood, the darker sakura and the lighter hinoki, to create a striped pattern.

Avoid placing in direct sunlight as drying out rapidly could lead to cracks or the wood warping.

Do not place in dishwasher or microwave.

Take care when placing hot objects such as cast iron or earthenware, as extreme heat may singe the wood.

When placing an object bigger than the pot rest, take care as the pot can be unstable.

Kansai

The Kansai region includes the second-most populated metropolitan area in Japan with its largest city Osaka. Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan’s former capital cities, are home to important temples and shrines and strongholds of intangible cultural heritage, such as the Kyoto textile weaving skills of Nishijin.