{"title":"Kurikyu","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kurikyu-odate-bentwood-bowl","title":"Odate bentwood bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagewappa 曲げわっぱ is a traditional bentwood craft from Ōdate 大館 in Akita prefecture, where strips of Akita‑sugi 秋田杉 cedar are steamed, bent and stitched into feather‑light tableware by the hands of local craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurikyu 栗久 is one of the craft’s oldest and leading workshops, known for award‑winning designs that keep the straight grain and subtle fragrance of Akita-sugi at the centre. Its 6th generation, Shunji Kurimori is one of the recognised Masters of Traditional Crafts in Japan. This medium bowl is hand‑shaved, bent and fastened with sakura‑kawa 桜皮 (cherry bark) before being finished to a satin sheen. Exceptionally light, it is ideal for rice, salads, fruit or bread, and the natural wood helps regulate moisture, keeping rice fluffy and leaves crisp. It serves as both a unique tableware and design piece that ignite conversation among friends and family, bringing to your table a calm hit of Japanese wood craft to everyday meals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurikyu 栗久老鋪","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928476184919,"sku":"BOW-WOD-KUR-001-M","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03356_df01a4aa-cfa1-4cea-aef1-2c6edcc4721c.jpg?v=1774905681"},{"product_id":"kurikyu-odate-bentwood-cup-with-ring","title":"Odate bentwood cup with ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eKurikyu 栗久 specialises in Odate Magewappa 大館曲げわっぱ, a METI‑designated traditional craft (伝統工芸品) from Akita prefecture. Its 6th generation, Shunji Kurimori is one of the recognised Masters of Traditional Crafts in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedar has a particular warmth in the hand that ceramics never quite replicate. This magewappa cup is hand‑shaped from Akita cedar, steamed and bent into a graceful cylinder, then fastened with sakura‑kawa (cherry bark) or similar joinery, finally accented with a contrasting “ring” band for grip. Feather‑light and resilient, it suits tea, water or cold drinks, with wood moderating temperature and condensation. The natural grain and subtle fragrance enhance the experience. Gradually, the cedar develops a richer patina, marking years of use. A refined example of Akita’s bentwood mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurikyu 栗久老鋪","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52928672629079,"sku":"CUG-WOD-KUR-001-BLU","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":52928672661847,"sku":"CUG-WOD-KUR-001-BRN","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52928672694615,"sku":"CUG-WOD-KUR-001-GRN","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":52928672727383,"sku":"CUG-WOD-KUR-001-GRY","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural","offer_id":52928672760151,"sku":"CUG-WOD-KUR-001-NAT","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":52928672792919,"sku":"CUG-WOD-KUR-001-RED","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03402-2.jpg?v=1777217205"}],"url":"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/collections\/kurikyu.oembed","provider":"iromizu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}