A lacquered spoon holds the warmth of soup longer than metal, sits gentler against the lip, and changes in character over years of use. This one is finished by hand in the Ouchi tradition — the lacquer applied in layers, the color built up slowly. Ouchi Kogei works in Oita, Japan, making each piece by hand at a pace that allows every object to receive full attention. The craft tradition behind this work is regional and long-established — a way of making that the area has sustained for generations. Japanese craft has shaped the way the world thinks about handmade objects, and a piece like this brings that tradition to your own table. The grain and the finish fall differently on every piece, so no two are alike. Yours will differ a little from the one photographed — that is the hand of the maker. Material: Lacquerware (urushi over wood) Made in Oita, Japan Artisan: Ouchi Kogei Size: 18.5 cm Because each piece is individually made, slight variations in form and finish are the mark of a true handmade object.
