Akita cherry bark work:Traditional Crafts-Global Shipping-Takumi Japan

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Akita cherry bark work

About Akita cherry bark work

Akita cherry bark work or "kaba zaiku" are wood crafts made with the bark of mountain cherry trees, usually by attaching the bark to wood or shaping it using a mold. There are two types of bark used: "shimofurikawa" is bark that is used as is and has a rough surface, while "mujikawa" is bark that is polished to a sheen.
●Designated as a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1980

Techniques and developments

Akita cherry bark work originated in the late 18th century, when the techniques were passed down from the northern part of present-day Akita Prefecture to the people of Kakunodate, where the craft became widespread as a side job for low ranking samurai. During the Meiji period (1868-1912), the craft developed into a stable industry, which led to a wide variety of products being produced.

Akita cherry bark work today

Akita cherry bark work is known for its ability to maintain its moisture level, making it suitable for tea caddies. Besides tea utensils, it is also used for coasters, chopstick rests, vases, and accessories. It is also noted for its durability, practicality, and refined appearance, with each item having a unique pattern.

Akita cherry bark work Creator

CRAFTS CREATOR

西宮正雄

Masao Nishimiya

佐藤大

Dai Sato

荒川慶太郎

Keitaro Arakawa

Yatsuyanagi

Akita cherry bark work Works

WORKS

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Brizzard of cherry blossoms, Small - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Brizzard of cherry blossoms, Small - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥813.00（tax included）

Table accessories, Roman tray, Medium - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Table accessories, Roman tray, Medium - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Table accessories, Roman tray, M...

¥701.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Marbled cherry bark, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Cherry blossom blizzard, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Marbled cherry bark, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Cherry blossom blizzard, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥1,291.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Brizzard of cherry blossom, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Brizzard of cherry blossom, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥884.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Mother of pearl inlay, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Mother of pearl inlay, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥1,032.00（tax included）

Table accessories, Roman tray, Small - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Table accessories, Roman tray, Small - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Table accessories, Roman tray, S...

¥625.00（tax included）

Table accessories, Tea tray, Small - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Table accessories, Tea tray, Small - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Table accessories, Tea tray, Sma...

¥518.00（tax included）

Table accessories, Tea tray, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Table accessories, Tea tray, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Table accessories, Tea tray, Lar...

¥625.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Marbled cherry bark, Small - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Marbled cherry bark, Small - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥884.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Marbled cherry bark, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Marbled cherry bark, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥960.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Mother-of-pearl inlay original, Small - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Mother-of-pearl inlay original, Small - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥920.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Small - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Small - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥737.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Cherry blossom S, Medium - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Cherry blossom S, Medium - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥960.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Mother-of-pearl inlay original, Medium - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Mother-of-pearl inlay original, Medium - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥920.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Cherry blossom blizzard, Medium - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Cherry blossom blizzard, Medium - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥884.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Medium - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Medium - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥737.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Cherry blossom blizzard, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Cherry blossom blizzard, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥1,108.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Cherry blossom S, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Cherry blossom S, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥1,032.00（tax included）

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea caddy, Plain cherry bark, Large - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Tea supplies, Full-bark tea cadd...

¥773.00（tax included）

Table accessories, Round tea tray, Checkered, Medium - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Table accessories, Round tea tray, Checkered, Medium - Akita cherry bark work, Wood crafts

Table accessories, Round tea tra...

¥663.00（tax included）