Kiri Coasters

Kiri CoastersThese coasters are made from kiri (paulownia), which has long been valued in Japan for its resistance to moisture, heat and warping. Kiri craft in Kanazawa is distinctive because the surface of the product is blackened by burning. Burning makes the surface harder, the wood grain appear more prominent, and stains and scratches less visible. But most of all, it creates a warm, smooth, and beautiful surface. Each coaster has a mark of the maker embossed

from a rustic tool shed to a modern office

Urushi is a type of tree sap and has been used in Japan for over 9000 years as a finishing material for wooden objects

Approximately 20½” x 19¾” after washing

The pieces in the kata kutani line use crackle glaze

7⅜" (L) x 1⅞" (W) x 3½" (H)

and is best known for lively anthropomorphic animals playfully engaging in various activities

or wrap your lunchbox

Hand crafted in Japan

The triangle shapes in the hemp leaves pattern are also thought to repel bad luck

washi paper

Exact fiber content % is unknown as manufacturing depends on the yarn available at the time of production

300 safe and easy to hold