Wooden Carved Cutting Board - Ibuki

Based in Nibutani, Hokkaido, Ramgu produces everyday tools carved from local katsura wood, adorned with intricate patterns that have been used by members of the Ainu community for generations.

The design of this cutting board draws inspiration from an ancestral Ainu tool known as menokoita, historically used both as a cutting board and a bowl. Ainu patterns, steeped in heritage, include elements such as aiushinoka (a shape resembling a thorn) and moreunoka (a spiral shape).

Each board is meticulously finished by a young apprentice craftsperson, utilising techniques handed down through generations.

Nibutani is located at the western edge of Hokkaido’s Hidaka region, surrounded by rich nature, and is known as an area where Ainu culture is strongly preserved.

If the product becomes dry, please apply a drying oil like linseed oil periodically. When using olive oil or similar oils, it can tend to become sticky, so please apply a small amount and thoroughly wipe it off before use.

Size:

Large – Length 38 x Width 19 x Thickness 1.4cm (Length excluding handles approx. 28.5cm)
Medium – Length 32 x Width 16 x Thickness 1.4cm (Length excluding handles Approx. 23cm)

Kyūshū and Okinawa

This is Japan’s south-west region including the island of Kyūshū and the sub-tropical island chain of Okinawa. Kyūshū was an early centre of Japanese civilization, and offers many historic treasures, modern cities and volcanic natural beauty. It is home to the ports of Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Fukuoka, the porcelain manufacturing centre in Arita and the Tanegashima Space Center launch site.