Handmade Urushi Bowl with Shoen Exterior and Bengara Hakeme Interior

【 Features 】 This bowl features a Shōen (pine soot) black exterior and a Bengara (iron oxide red) interior. With continued use, its surface gradually changes over time, allowing you to appreciate the subtle evolution of its expression. The entire bowl is reinforced with a cloth-layering technique known as nuno-kise, where a loosely woven cotton fabric is applied with urushi lacquer to enhance overall strength. For the base, a traditional method called honji is used, in which the foundation is built without adding water. This process requires significant time and care, and is rarely practiced today, but results in a dense, stable, and highly durable base. The final surface is finished with hakeme-nuri (brush-textured lacquer), giving the bowl a rich expression while helping to make everyday marks and scratches less noticeable. A piece that quietly accompanies your daily table, growing more beautiful with use over time. 【 Dimensions (approx.) 】 Diameter: 11cm Height: 7cm Weight: 135g Capacity: 300ml (when filled to the brim) 【 Care Instructions 】 Wash gently with a soft sponge and mild detergent, as you would ordinary tableware. After washing, wipe away moisture with a soft dry cloth. Store away from high humidity and direct sunlight. 【 Usage Notes 】 Do not use in a microwave, dishwasher, dish dryer, or oven. Avoid pouring boiling water or extremely hot liquids into the cup, as this may cause discoloration. 【 Please Note Before Purchase 】 Each piece is individually handmade and may also be available through other galleries or online platforms. In rare cases, inventory may not update in time and the item may already be sold. If this occurs, you will be contacted promptly. 【 Shipping 】 Ships via Japan Post EMS (Express Mail Service). Please note that import duties, taxes, and customs fees may be charged by your country upon delivery. These fees are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping cost. For smooth international shipping, the buyer’s contact information (such as email address and/or phone number) may be provided to the shipping carrier for delivery arrangements and tracking purposes. Finally This piece is not complete when it leaves my hands. It continues to evolve through daily use— through the marks and traces left by time. I hope it becomes something uniquely yours, growing more beautiful as it ages.