Raw, sculptural, and deeply material-driven, Solmu Puut's Lacquer Carved Bowl D embraces the untamed beauty of Yakushima Sendan (Chinaberry wood). Its pattern and texture are carved by hand with chisels, purposely leaving the bold and expressive tool marks of the craft to celebrate the immediacy of its making process.
A layer of sabi-urushi—a mixture of polishing powder and Japanese lacquer—adds an earthy, mineral texture reminiscent of ancient surfaces. Coats of lacquer are then applied before the final touch: a scattering of tin powder that lends a soft, metallic shimmer.
This has an almost archaeological presence, echoing the spirit of ancient Yayoi pottery, while remaining distinctly contemporary.
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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.
Sendan (Chinaberry) wood
Natural lacquer, Tin powder finish
Width 14cm x Length 16.5 x Height 6cm
Made in Japan
