Honkin "本金" Ichimatsu Hyoutan Kuroji "市松瓢箪黒地" Square Plate Fall Collection making it a vessel imbued

making it a vessel imbued with a sense of “flair” and sophistication

This technique creates a striking contrast between the shimmering gold and the deep black lacquer

Conventional black towels had a shallow color

The cylindrical piece is designed to complement a plate

Based in Mizusawa

Honkin "本金" Ichimatsu Hyoutan Kuroji "市松瓢箪黒地" Square Plate Fall Collection making it a vessel imbuedThis is a Japanese plate created by Noboru Yamada, a traditional craftsman. The skills of Noboru Yamada, a Kyoto kimono gold leaf artisan, have been captured in this glass vessel. As each piece is handmade, no two are exactly alike. Ichimatsu Hyoutan Kuroji "" describes a design with a checkerboard pattern () and gourd motifs () set against a black background (). This combination creates a visually striking pattern with auspicious symbolism. The