Solmu Puut’s Lacquer Plate C imagines the terrain of a distant planet—an atmospheric landscape formed through layers of urushi Japanese lacquer and textured with washi paper. Crafted from Yakushima Yamazakura (Wild Cherry wood), the plate is shaped from fallen cherry tree wood and carefully hand turned on the lathe.
Fine washi is applied in irregular placements over a lacquer undercoat, creating subtle ridges and patterns. Top layers of lacquer intensify the depth and tone, and a final dusting of tin creates a diffuse, celestial glow.
Sculptural but also functional, it’s a striking piece that’s as much an art object as it is beautiful tableware.
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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.
Yamazakura (Wild Cherry) wood.
Washi paper, Natural lacquer, Tin powder finish
Diameter 17cm x Height 3cm
Made in Japan
