Hand-turned from sustainable, thinned wood grown deep in the mountains of Yakushima, Solmu Puut’s Natural Plate B expresses the quiet radiance of Himeshara’s (Stewartia) luminous pale tone and fine, silken grain. Its beauty is captured through meticulous wood-turning and a gentle, natural finish.
Hand-shaped from log to board to lathe, its beauty is sealed with a breathable, liquid glass coating and natural oil-wax. A lightweight, contemporary Japanese craft design piece, it balances durability with a soft, tactile presence that is ideal as everyday tableware or a striking display plate.
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Working exclusively with wood sourced from the forests of Yakushima, Solmu Puut transforms trees felled through thinning and typhoon-prevention into beautiful objects with a grounded, quiet presence. Each piece is shaped on the lathe or hand-carved, then meticulously finished by hand to reveal the natural character of Yakushima wood and the finesse of Japanese woodcraft. Their natural-finish pieces are sealed with liquid glass that is water-resistant and food-safe, yet still allows the wood to breathe, while natural oil wax brings out a soft sheen and smooth touch. Their lacquerware is built up with layers of Japanese urushi, further textured with washi paper, and their sabi-urushi pieces involve a distinctive blend of lacquer and polishing powder that creates earthy, stone-like surfaces.
The name Solmu Puut may echo a Finnish phrase meaning “knotted trees,” but the inspiration—and the beauty—are unmistakably Japanese.
Himeshara (Stewartia) wood
Liquid glass, Natural oil wax finish
Diameter 32.5cm x Height 3cm
Made in Japan
