Rectangular Bamboo Tray

This bamboo tray is made of mōsō bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) produced in the Mabi area of Okayama Prefecture, known for its cultivation of high-quality bamboo shoots. In order to maintain the local bamboo groves and use this highly sustainable material effectively, the Laminated Bamboo Lumber Project was launched in 2003 and produces a range of products, among them this bamboo coaster tray. To create the laminated bamboo used to make this tray, carbonized 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 together. The design of this tray was made in collaboration with designers from Okayama Prefectural University.

Size: L23 cm x W15 cm x H1.5 cm

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.