Star and Hexagonal Patterned Basketry Tray MOTIF_"Ichimatsu" Check All GATO MIKIO products are

All GATO MIKIO products are made using the traditional woodturning technique called kijibiki

it accommodates a pair of utensils—ideal for chopsticks and a fork or spoon

a Kutani ware technique by which silver leaf is applied over a colored glaze

The gray color is accented with a white line painted with a single brush stroke

Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint

Star and Hexagonal Patterned Basketry Tray MOTIF_"Ichimatsu" Check All GATO MIKIO products areThe beauty of the detailed handcrafting of Suruga Bamboo Basketry can be felt in this gem. The surface of the tray is made of bamboo weaving with a combination of star and hexagonal patterns, and the reverse side is made of very thin bamboo strips woven into a herringbone like pattern. Suruga Bamboo Basketry is a traditional bamboo craft with a history of over 400 years, made in the area around Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It was designated a