TSUKI-JIRI WOOD PLATE flat-indigo dyed

The One and Only. Cherish and appreciate its beauty.

A beautiful plate made of rare and precious wood

SPEC

Wood type：Oak
size：12x120x300（mm）／12x150x320（mm）
Finishing：CERAWOOD coating
Types：Flat＿Indigo dyed

TYPE

［Indigo dyed／Indigo Dyed］

Its deep and profound indigo blue color is known as “Japan Blue.” Each piece of natural wood is carefully dyed using a natural and traditional way of dyeing called “Hakko-date,” which uses only natural materials and does not use any chemicals.

Wood Type

［oak／oak］

Oak has a nice natural color that is easy to match with a variety of foods
A hard and heavy wood with excellent durability. Oak is a hardwood from the beech family, and it is also well know for its acorn trees
()The wood is characterized by its mottled grain, and when the mottling is large and looks like tiger fur, it is called “Torafu” (meaning a Tiger Mottle). We also call mottling “silver grain.” Depending on the angle of view, the grain spots reflect light and appear to shine, and this luster is also a feature of indigo-dyed wood.

ABOUT TSUKI-JIRI WOOD PLATE

［What is TSUKI-JIRI?］

“TSUKI-ITA” is made by carefully selecting wood with beautiful grain and slicing it. The remaining part of the wood is called “TSUKI-JIRI.”「」

Hundreds of TSUKI-ITA were stacked between 10 to 20mm-thick board called “TSUKI-JIRI,” but the TSUKI-JIRI were usually left unused. However, this TSUKI-JIRI is still a carefully selected wood. The “remaining” part that could not be made into TSUKI-ITA is reborn as a TSUKI-JIRI WOOD PLATE.TSUKI-JIRI WOOD PLATE

［What kind of plate is it?］

Each tree, even of the same species, has its own character and differences in grain depending on the environment in which it was grown. TheTSUKI-JIRI WOOD PLATEis a plate that allows you to enjoy the grain and expression of the wood, which is the formative beauty of such natural materials. TSUKI-JIRI was never intended to be a commodity in the first place, therefore, each one is one-of-a-kind. Feel the warm atmosphere of a tree from a forest somewhere, delivered in the form of a plate

［What kind of finish does the plate have?］

A coating called “CERAWOOD” is selected as the top coat. This is because it is important not to spoil the texture of the wood, while at the same time considering its practicality as tableware. CERAWOOD is a high-performance ceramic coating based on urethane resin with ultra-fine particle composites. It is more resistant to heat, stains, and UV rays than typical urethane paint finishes. Of course, it also complies with food hygiene regulations.

［How you can use it?］

These are just a few examples: The square shaped one will accentuate a dining table lined with round plates

used to serve appetizers, Japanese sweets, tea utensils, and sake cups. Please enjoy it as a wooden vessel to add color to your daily dining table.

TSUKI-JIRI WOOD PLATE

［Interior design］

Combined with a vase for a single flower or your favorite accessories, it can be enjoyed as an interior item to add nice taste to your room.

［How do I take care of it?］

TSUKI-JIRI WOOD PLATE can be easily used as tableware for daily use.

The care is the same as for other common tableware. Please wash it with a soft sponge using a neutral detergent. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after washing and before storing.

Package

The simple and luxurious packaging is ideal for gifts and presents for celebrations.

［ Instruction manual］

Excessive impact may cause damage.
Wash with a soft sponge and mild detergent.
Avoid using in microwave, dishwasher, or refrigerator.
Avoid putting iron items on/beside the wet plate. It may cause discoloration.
Do not leave in direct sunlight for hours.
Avoid prolonged soaking in water, as it may cause stains, wood distortion, or cracking.
Each wood grain and color is different. Enjoy the natural look and character of the wood, even though there are some knots and color differences.