Robata Japanese Tray

These beautiful trays are made from ikkanbari: a traditional Japanese craft where a woodblock print is applied to layers of washi paper which are then sealed with a coating of lacquer. The paper hardens solidly in shape but the tray remains light. They’re made by the artisans of the Shinkogei workshop, founded by a local artist high up in the Hida mountains. Shinkogei depict everyday life and nature in their mountainous surroundings, their classic woodblock prints capturing the changing seasons and a slower pace of life. Use it as a functional tray or even hang on the wall as a decorative…

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