Kanazawa paulownia craft is a unique traditional craft born in Kanazawa, a castle town where the tradition of Kaga Hyakumangoku still lives.
It originated in paulownia braziers, which had many advantages as practical heating furnishings from the Edo period (1603-1867) to the early Showa period (1926-1989). The fusion of high-quality paulownia wood, unique to the snowy country, the rokuro-kijishi's skills, and the Kaga maki-e tradition, became the foundation of Kanazawa paulownia craft. After paulownia wood is ground on a potter's wheel, it is dried thoroughly and the surface is burnished with a strong fire to give it a unique burnished surface that is elegant, soft, and warm in appearance. Video
Kanazawa paulownia craft is highly regarded for its beauty and practicality, and was designated as a traditional craft by Ishikawa Prefecture in 1988. We hope you will enjoy the color and luster that increases as you use it more and more at home.
This item is usually shipped in 3 business days. We will inform you of the estimated shipping date if shipping is delayed due to a shortage.
The wooden base of an old paulownia brazier has been re-fired to make this stool. Although small for a stool, it can be used as a decorative stand for vases or ornaments.
Size: About Ø160xH130mm
Weight: About 265g
Material: Paulownia Wood (Urethane Coating)
*Each piece has unique wood grain and burn marks.
Price: 15,000 JPY
Iwamoto Kiyoshi Shoten
Founded in 1913 in Hyotanmachi, Kanazawa City, as a manufacturer of paulownia braziers and crafts, the company makes the most of the unique properties of paulownia wood to produce flower vases, tea ceremony utensils, folding screens, and tableware.
