Bud: Berry, a small berry-red Yamanaka lacquerware vessel with a rounded-square rim, on a white background.
A small berry-red lacquerware vessel resting in a person's open hands above a wooden table.
A person in a white blouse presenting the berry-red lacquerware vessel in both hands with greenery behind.
A woman in a white blouse lifting the berry-red lacquer vessel toward her lips at a dining table.
A woman in a green shirt looking at the berry-red lacquer vessel held in both hands beside a table.
A woman in a cream knit holding Bud: Berry in both hands at a table with a meal.
Bud: Berry on a pale stone surface, showing its rounded body, irregular rim, and red-brown wood grain.
The berry-red lacquer vessel containing a drink on a dark dining table beside chopsticks, a napkin, and a plate.
An overhead oblique view of the empty berry-red vessel on pale woven fabric beside a leafy branch.
Bud: Berry, a small berry-red Yamanaka lacquerware vessel with a rounded-square rim, on a white background.
A small berry-red lacquerware vessel resting in a person's open hands above a wooden table.
A person in a white blouse presenting the berry-red lacquerware vessel in both hands with greenery behind.
A woman in a white blouse lifting the berry-red lacquer vessel toward her lips at a dining table.
A woman in a green shirt looking at the berry-red lacquer vessel held in both hands beside a table.
A woman in a cream knit holding Bud: Berry in both hands at a table with a meal.
Bud: Berry on a pale stone surface, showing its rounded body, irregular rim, and red-brown wood grain.
The berry-red lacquer vessel containing a drink on a dark dining table beside chopsticks, a napkin, and a plate.
An overhead oblique view of the empty berry-red vessel on pale woven fabric beside a leafy branch.
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Yamanaka Lacquerware Bud: Berry

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PRODUCT DETAILS

A Bud-Shaped Vessel in Berry Lacquer

Small enough to rest in the palm, this Yamanaka lacquerware vessel draws its character from an organic, bud-like outline and a deep berry-red finish. The rounded-square rim shifts gently from every angle, while visible wood grain keeps the polished surface connected to its natural foundation. Its compact scale invites a deliberate place at the table.

USE & APPRECIATION

Berry lacquer, from hand to table

Held at an Intimate Scale

Before setting the table, rest Bud in your hands and notice its small scale. The rounded-square opening and berry lacquer give this light wooden vessel a distinct character. Enjoy the grain at close range, then choose a place where its color can contribute to the setting.

A small berry-red lacquerware vessel resting in a person's open hands above a wooden table.

Presented Against Greenery

Take a brief moment with the vessel in a shaded setting, away from direct sunlight. Greenery brings out the warmth of its berry-red lacquer, while the form remains intimate in the hands. Enjoy that contrast, then return the piece to a dry indoor place after use.

A person in a white blouse presenting the berry-red lacquerware vessel in both hands with greenery behind.

A quiet sip at the table

During a quiet meal, let a small sip draw attention to the vessel itself. Bud's low, rounded body sits lightly in the hand, with berry lacquer and visible grain adding interest to a familiar gesture. Take your time with it and enjoy the outline from rim to base.

A woman in a white blouse lifting the berry-red lacquer vessel toward her lips at a dining table.

A closer look between sips

Between sips, turn the vessel gently to see the grain beneath its berry finish. The compact shape makes the change of angle easy to appreciate up close. Enjoy this small pause at the table, keeping the lacquer away from direct sunlight and setting it down with care.

A woman in a green shirt looking at the berry-red lacquer vessel held in both hands beside a table.

Make the vessel part of the occasion

Make room for one distinctive vessel when gathering around the table. Bud's berry tone adds warmth beside plain dishes, while its rounded-square opening gives the small form a lively outline. Let it be part of the conversation, enjoying the material as well as the occasion.

A woman in a cream knit holding Bud: Berry in both hands at a table with a meal.

Study the curve on a pale surface

When arranging a quiet corner indoors, try Bud against a pale, plain surface. The berry lacquer and visible grain become the focus, with the curved body offering interest from more than one angle. Keep it out of direct sun and enjoy the form between uses.

Bud: Berry on a pale stone surface, showing its rounded body, irregular rim, and red-brown wood grain.

A berry accent for an evening meal

At an evening meal, place Bud among simple tableware and let its berry color provide the accent. The low wooden form leaves the setting open, while its grain adds a different texture beside linen and ceramic. Enjoy a small serving slowly and return the vessel gently to the table.

The berry-red lacquer vessel containing a drink on a dark dining table beside chopsticks, a napkin, and a plate.

Notice the shape from above

Before putting Bud away, take a moment to look into its rounded-square opening. From above, the rim and curved interior show a different side of the berry lacquer and wood grain. Enjoy changing the viewing angle indoors, away from direct sunlight, before storing the piece dry.

An overhead oblique view of the empty berry-red vessel on pale woven fabric beside a leafy branch.

OBJECT PASSPORT / CARE & USE

Care & Handling

Care summary for Bud: Berry: no dishwasher, microwave, or oven; outdoor use only with care; avoid prolonged submersion, direct sunlight, and hard scrubbers.

Avoid prolonged submersion, direct sunlight, and hard scrubbers. Freezing and refrigeration are not permitted.

OBJECT PASSPORT

Product details

Dimensions
65Φ×38Ｈ mm
Material
Natural wood (kobushi magnolia) Surface finish: lacquer coating
Product weight
15 g
Origin
Japan
Craft Heritage

CRAFT HERITAGE

Craft Heritage

Yamanaka Lacquerware dates to the late 16th century, when a group of woodturners moved into the area in search of suitable timber and began shaping wood on lathes. The craft became established around Yamanaka Onsen.

By the middle of the Edo period, artisans were making everyday objects such as bowls and trays, as well as souvenirs for visitors to the hot-spring town. Lacquering and maki-e techniques were introduced in the early 19th century, laying the foundation for the raised Yamanaka taka-maki-e practiced today.
How It’s Made

TRADITIONAL CRAFT PROCESS

How It’s Made

About the Making Process

Yamanaka Lacquerware is made through four principal stages: forming the wooden body, preparing the foundation, applying the final lacquer coat, and adding maki-e decoration.
Properly dried wood and precise turning help prevent distortion.
Although the foundation is hidden in the finished piece, it supports both the vessel's strength and the quality of the final lacquer surface.
The lacquer is built up through repeated coating and sanding, with curing carefully managed in response to humidity and weather.

1. Kiji (Wooden Body)
  • Zelkova and Japanese horse chestnut are the principal woods. Each blank is cut vertically along the grain to minimize warping.
  • The craftsperson shapes the wood on a lathe using handmade kanna and other turning tools. Advanced decorative turning may add sensuji grooves or zogan inlay.
2. Shitaji (Foundation)
  • A mixture of lacquer and jinoko powder is applied and sanded.
  • Repeating this process strengthens the wooden body and creates a smooth surface.
3. Uwanuri (Final Lacquer Coat)
  • Black, vermilion, or another lacquer is applied with a brush.
  • The final coat is applied with great care to prevent even the finest airborne dust from settling on the surface.
4. Maki-e
  • Gold, silver, or other metal powder is sprinkled over motifs drawn in lacquer.
  • Subjects range from traditional designs and scenes of nature to geometric patterns, creating a finely detailed decorative finish.
Meet the Maker

MEET THE MAKER

Meet the Maker

MAKER · YAMANAKA, ISHIKAWA

Yamanaka Lacquerware, Seen Through a Floral Eye

YUIYU brings together the perspective of floral design and the accumulated skills of Yamanaka lacquerware. The brand explores organic forms inspired by nature and new possibilities in color through wooden lacquerware for contemporary interiors and daily life.

Portrait of a smiling woman in a white blouse.
Naoko Tanabe, Connecting Flowers and Craft

Naoko Tanabe is the floral designer behind YUIYU. She developed the brand to connect the traditions of Yamanaka with contemporary life, and to bring attention to the people whose work is often present in an object but absent from its story.

During the brand's development, Tanabe traveled repeatedly between Tokyo and Yamanaka Onsen. Color and form were not settled on paper alone. They were refined through prototypes and conversations with the craftspeople who understood how different woods, tools, and layers of lacquer would respond. When a color appeared uneven or brighter than intended, or a shape needed to work better in the hand, the design returned to the workshop for another round of judgment.

Many Hands, One Object

Yamanaka lacquerware is built through specialized work. One person may turn the wooden form on a lathe; others may refine lacquer, prepare the ground, or apply and wipe successive layers. YUIYU’s lacquerware takes shape through this collaboration among specialist craftspeople.

Techniques passed down in Yamanaka lacquerware include rokuro-biki, or lathe turning, which shapes the wood; sensuji, which creates fine grooves on a rotating surface; and fuki-urushi, in which lacquer is repeatedly applied and wiped back to reveal the wood grain. These techniques reflect specialist knowledge of wood and lacquer, together with the careful judgment of craftspeople.

Tradition as a Living Relationship

The name YUIYU repeats the Japanese character *yui*—to bind or connect. It expresses a wish to connect people, nature, culture, and the skills held in Yamanaka Onsen. The aim is not to make tradition appear modern by removing its history. It is to create a new reason for that history to remain in use: at the table, in a room, and in the rituals of everyday life.
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