Shirotagaya: A Veneer Trade Name and a Material to Explore
Wood Dictionary
Shirotagaya is a name used in the natural wood veneer trade. MORI KOUGEI also offers A4 sheets under this name. Alongside the name of the wood, consider the size of the surface you want to cover and the direction of its grain.
International delivery
For delivery outside Japan, please contact MORI KOUGEI before placing your order. Shipping availability depends on the material’s species and origin, the destination, and any permits or certificates required. Any required permits or certificates must be arranged before dispatch.
The photographs are examples of the color and grain associated with each wood or figure. Every piece of natural wood is different; the sheet you receive will not have exactly the same color or grain as the photographs.
Name and basic information
- Trade name
- Shirotagaya MORI KOUGEI A4 Veneer Sheet Product Information / Hoxan: Veneer Collection
- Scientific name and family
- Not identified for the timber sold. MORI KOUGEI A4 Veneer Sheet Product Information
- MORI KOUGEI sheet
- A4 (210 × 297 mm); approximately 0.25 mm thick; industrial washi paper backing MORI KOUGEI A4 Veneer Sheet Product Information
A name found in the veneer trade
Hoxan's Veneer Collection also lists Shirotagaya as a separate name. This article retains that trade name without replacing it with a particular botanical species. Rather than imagining a uniformly white wood from “shiro,” the Japanese word for white, use the product photograph as one example and check the actual color and pattern. Hoxan: Veneer Collection / MORI KOUGEI A4 Veneer Sheet Product Information
Choosing a pattern for the surface
To show the grain over a broad area, consider a small box lid or the face of a small object. For smaller accents, try a frame, a band, or part of a marquetry design. Make paper templates of the required shapes and compare vertical and horizontal grain directions. Planning the cutting position first helps you decide which part of the pattern to retain.
A thin material for bonding to a substrate
Our Shirotagaya is an A4 sheet measuring 210 × 297 mm and approximately 0.25 mm thick, combining natural wood veneer with industrial washi paper. It is a surface material for decorative furniture edges, repairs or refacing of flat wooden surfaces, marquetry, and similar work, not a thick board that maintains its own shape or strength. MORI KOUGEI A4 Veneer Sheet Product Information
Prepare an even bonding surface and test cutting, adhesion, and finishing on offcuts. For repairs, check not only whether the wood names are similar but also whether the color and flow of the lines suit the existing surface. See the product page for detailed application guidance. MORI KOUGEI A4 Veneer Sheet Product Information
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This article draws on publicly available sources from Japan and abroad, with AI used to support research and organization.
References
- MORI KOUGEI A4 Veneer Sheet Product Information
- Hoxan: Veneer Collection