Solmu Puut’s Lacquer Plate A enhances the rich elegance of Yamazakura (Wild Cherry wood) from Yakushima with an unusual, tactile lacquer technique. Shaped from chainsaw-cut rounds of fallen cherry wood, each plate is turned on the wood lathe before undergoing a meticulous urushi Japanese lacquer process.
A washi Japanese paper underlayer is applied in an irregular, expressive pattern, creating a subtle, organic topography beneath the lacquer. Multiple coats of urushi build depth and tone for understated drama that bridges Japanese traditional lacquerware with a sculptural, contemporary sensibility.
An artful display piece or a statement serving plate, it showcases Japanese craft and the natural strength of cherry wood.
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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 finish
Diameter 22cm x Height 1.5cm
Made in Japan
