Handmade oval box with lid and joint detail made from grey Itaya maple. It has been painted using natural plant dyes. The interior is unpainted. Appearance might vary, every piece is unique.

This piece has been reproduced from the 20th century pattern of the Canterbury community, which is the standard among Shaker OVAL boxes. Canterbury was one of the main Shaker communities founded in New Hampshire in 1792, and later served as the headquarters of the congregation

Measurements: Length 31.4cm Width 21.6cm Height 13.7cm Depth 12cm

Masashi Ifuji designs and makes elegant tableware in Nagano, Japan, placing emphasis on form and function. Traditional Japanese techniques such as sawmilling and plant-dyeing are used to create dining pieces, while natural materials including glass-based paint, vegetable oil, and even old objects, are essential to create functional shapes and an earthy appearance.