Shamoji-Sakura

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A rice paddle carefully carved from cherry wood.Its subtly reddish grain and gently curved silhouette offer a warmth that fits naturally in the hand. While modern paddles are often made from plastic for convenience, in earlier times they were crafted from wood.Cherry wood, being neither too hard nor too soft, provides just the right balance of flexibility and durability—making it an ideal material for a rice paddle. Serving rice with a wooden paddle like this may quietly shift one’s state of mind, adding a gentle presence to the everyday. Show more