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'Obon' handmade Japanese tray in silver-plated brass

Sale price$133.00 USD
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Brass has been used in Japanese crafts since the Heian period (years 794-1185).

Our 'Obon' tray is handmade by Japanese Sakami Kogei who creates the tray using a traditional Japanese craft called 'Hera Shibori'.

It is a method where a brass plate is fixed in a mold and rotated while the plate is pressed against the mold with a rod called a spatula. It takes great craftsmanship and experience to know exactly how to angle the spatula and how much force to apply.

Finally, the tray is given a brushed finish by a traditional matting process called 'Metsuke'.

'Obon' is made to be used and the brushed surface only gets more beautiful with daily use.

'Obon' has a fascinatingly simple and functional beauty and is made for serving and for storage and organization in your home.

The tray comes in two sizes and is available in brass or silver-plated brass.

Maintenance:

  • Wipe with a dry soft cloth after use.
  • When the tray is used, the metal will dull over time due to oxidation and sulfur formation. Especially in the areas that are often touched by hands or tools.
  • In Japan, this natural patina is appreciated and the unique texture is called 'Atari'.
  • A Japanese would never polish his metal things, so leave it alone!


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'Obon' handmade Japanese tray in silver-plated brass Sale price$133.00 USD