Lacquered Chestnut Wood Sake Cup Ōya Takurō
栗拭漆筒盃 大矢拓郎
£105.00 per item
A chestnut wood sake cup with a fuki-urushi (lacquered) finish, handcrafted by Ōya Takurō in Kyoto.
This lightweight chesnut wood sake cup is crafted to fit comfortably in the hand by Ōya Takurō. It is finished with fuki-urushi, a lacquering technique in which urushi (lacquer) is rubbed into bare wood, and the excess is wiped away.
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. Although time consuming, fuki-urushi enhances the natural grain while providing a durable coating and a subtle luster.
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 φ4.2 x 6.7 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.
