Mori Kougei Round Rays Wood Tray 11" - Indigo Dyed
Description
Light You Can Feel — A Design Born from Wood
Every piece of wood tells a story, and in the Rays Tray, that story comes to life through light. Using MORIKOUGEI’s signature Kōsen-bari technique, natural wood veneers are hand-cut into precise triangles and arranged in a radial pattern—creating a dynamic surface that subtly shifts with every angle.
The Geometry of Handcraft
For three generations, MORIKOUGEI has perfected the art of wood veneering in Tokushima, Japan—elevating architectural and furniture techniques into exquisite objects for daily life. Each tray is crafted individually by hand, with artisans carefully reading the unique character of every piece of wood before bringing it into form.
Indigo Dyed: Using Tokushima’s traditional fermentation-vat indigo dyeing method, the wood grain is drawn out in striking, sharp relief.
Designed for Daily Harmony
At 28 cm (approx. 11"), the versatile round shape adapts effortlessly to your day:
- Morning: A thoughtful breakfast or coffee tray
- Afternoon: A refined tea or serving surface
- Anytime: A quiet display base for ceramics, greenery, or prized objects
A Gift of Quiet Craftsmanship
Presented in a dedicated premium box, the Rays Tray makes an unforgettable wedding, housewarming, or international gift. The organic warmth of wood and the mastery of Japanese craft communicate a timeless quality where words fall short.
Details
- Material: Natural wood veneer
- Finish: Urethane clear coat
- Dimensions: Ø 11.0" × 0.9" H (Ø 280× 23 mm)
Country of Origin: Japan
Care
- Due to the handcrafted nature and natural materials, slight variations in wood grain, color, and dimensions will occur.
- Avoid exposure to moisture, direct sunlight, and high humidity.
- Do not use in dishwashers or microwave ovens.
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About Mori Kougei
Master Veneer Craft from Tokushima, Japan
Founded in 1953 in Tokushima, a city on the island of Shikoku in southern Japan, Mori Kougei has spent over 70 years perfecting the art of Tsuki-Ita: slicing natural wood into paper-thin sheets with a blade, then reading the grain of each piece to compose it into something greater. Now in its third generation under craftsman Hiroyuki Mori, the studio carries forward a practice rooted in inherited knowledge and an acute sensitivity to wood as natural art.
Working across more than 90 wood species sourced from around the world, Mori Kougei's artisans arrange varying grains and tones into geometric compositions, including their signature Kōsen-bari technique, in which veneer triangles radiate outward from a center point. The result is a tray that shifts with the light as you tilt it, the surface appearing to glow from within.