{"product_id":"mori-kougei-rays-round-wood-plate-14-ai-urushi","title":"Mori Kougei Rays Round Wood Plate 14\" - AI-Urushi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Tokushima Indigo Meets Kyoto Lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn award-winning masterpiece of contemporary Japanese craft. This exceptional plate features a singular expression of ai-urushi (藍漆)—a rare, sophisticated finish that layers prized Awa indigo with natural, raw urushi lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe translucent blue of the indigo dissolves into the deep luster of the lacquer. From one angle, the plate reads as a rich, atmospheric navy; from another, a translucent, shifting blue. Beneath this surface, a hand-cut White Sycamore wood veneer is arranged in a radial sunburst pattern (Kōsen-bari), creating a mesmerizing interplay of light, shadow, and depth that evolves with every viewpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Award-Winning Modern Masterpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrated for bridging ancient tradition with modern lifestyle, this piece received two prestigious accolades:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Arrows Award | Japan Wa-Culture Grand Prix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A beautiful work in which skill, material, and sensibility are expressed at the highest level—and one that I can easily imagine finding its place in our customers' daily lives.\" — Maiko Tamura, Brand Director, TABAYA by United Arrows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Award | DENTO Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Advancing traditional techniques to create new value is exactly what contemporary craft most needs today... A work of high completion that brings a freshness of texture unlike anything seen before.\" — NPO DENTO Jury\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Convergence of Three Master Crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Heritage Indigo (Awa-ai): Sourced from Tokushima, where indigo cultivation is a registered Important Intangible Cultural Heritage. The tadeai (Japanese indigo) plant is meticulously hand-cultivated, harvested, and fermented into sukumo by a single master producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sacred Lacquer (Urushi): Applied in collaboration with the legendary Tsutsumi Asagichi Urushi-ten merchant in Kyoto. Used in Japan for over 10,000 years, natural urushi is incredibly resilient—highly resistant to heat, acids, and alkalis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Living Finish: True to the soul of authentic Japanese lacquerware, the ai-urushi finish is never static. With everyday use and time, the lacquer film will steadily deepen in richness, warmth, and translucent sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaterial: White Sycamore\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Ai-urushi — Awa indigo × natural urushi lacquer\u003cbr\u003eRenowned for its ripple figure, the wood's radial grain sinks deep into the sumi-urushi black, surfacing with a subtle shimmer as it catches angled light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDimensions: Ø 14.2\" × 0.5\" H (Ø 360× 12 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash only, and wipe dry immediately with a soft cloth to prevent warping or cracking from prolonged moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid exposure to direct sunlight, extreme temperature changes, high humidity, or refrigeration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave oily or strongly colored foods on the surface for extended periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for use in microwave ovens or dishwashers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that each handcrafted piece features its own unique wood grain and color variations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote on Urushi: Fully cured lacquer rarely causes skin reactions, but if an allergic response occurs, please consult a medical professional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MORI KOUGEI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49838418591984,"sku":"PL-09","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/8773\/0416\/files\/RAYSPLATERAYSPLATERoundLAIUrushi-3.jpg?v=1781412939","url":"https:\/\/arj.la\/products\/mori-kougei-rays-round-wood-plate-14-ai-urushi","provider":"ARJ Los Angeles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}