Shuji Nakagawa, Nakagawa Mokkougei Hira Kobo 《YORISHIROh315》
Shuji Nakagawa of Nakagawa Mokkougei Hira Kobo is a rare artist who preserves traditional wooden bucket techniques while constantly exploring new possibilities. He is a traditional craftsman and also an artist who studied art, specializing in three-dimensional sculpture at Kyoto Seika University. His updated wooden buckets, now "beautiful tools," transcend the realm of traditional crafts filled with everyday wisdom, becoming usable art that enriches daily life.
"YORISHIRO"
This piece utilizes wooden bucket techniques to maximize the appeal of wood as a material. Its mysterious presence evokes the power, harshness, and sublime beauty of nature.
《SIZE》
W10cm×D9cm×H31cm
《WEIGHT》
422g (with inner container)
《MATERIAL》
Wood/Cedar, with wooden box
Inner container/Copper
The copper inner container was custom-made for Yorishiro by Jun Yatake, a metal engraver from Hiroshima.
*flower arrangement by Shu Onodera(arrangement is for illustrative purposes)
*Sudden drying, temperature changes, and UV rays can damage the wood material.
When storing for long periods, keep in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight.
Wood
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