Japanese Urushi Two Tier Square Box Originally

Originally

In contrast to the elegant jubako (a traditional Japanese stacking box lacquered in gold)

then light the free end of the incense

Notes: Bergamot

serving as indispensable sources of light in everyday life

Japanese Urushi Two Tier Square Box OriginallyThese items are made using the traditional Hida Shunkei lacquerware technique from Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. This area is rich in forest resources. As a result, woodworking techniques have long been developed there. The Hida Shunkei lacquerware technique was devised to fully bring out the beauty of the wood. Hinoki cypress and Sawara cypress are used to craft magemono bent wood vessels. First, thin sheets of wood are steeped in warm water until