Keyaki Wood Plate Ōya Takurō
けやき木地なぐり皿 大矢拓郎
£105.00 per item
A zelkova naguri plate handcrafted by Ōya Takurō in Kyoto.
Made by Ōya Takurō, this plate balances the natural character of zelkova wood with subtle naguri marks. Naguri is a technique that creates a textured surface by leaving traces of the carving tool, adding depth and shadow while highlighting the charm of handcrafted work.
Through a dialogue with the wood, Ōya creates pieces that embody both simplicity and refinement. He splits logs by hand, embracing the wood’s natural grain and irregularities, then carves each piece with a small hand plane.
After graduating from Kyoto Traditional Arts and Crafts University with a specialization in Woodcraft, he apprenticed to master woodworker Tsukuda Shingo. In 2018, he established his own studio in Kameoka, Kyoto.
As each piece is handmade, there might be individual differences.
Approx φ11.8 x 1.5 cm
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.
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