[Yamanaka Lacquerware] RIN 7.0 Mimosa
Adult model presenting the empty RIN 7.0 Mimosa plate with open hands on a low table.
Empty RIN 7.0 Mimosa plate on a dark table in front of a seated adult model.
Adult model reaching toward the rim of an empty RIN 7.0 Mimosa plate on a dark table.
Mimosa-toned RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate displayed empty at a calm individual place setting.
Low side profile and softly irregular rim of the empty Mimosa RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate on a stable table.
Adult hands supporting the empty Mimosa RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate to show its 210-millimeter scale.
Empty Mimosa RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate displayed indoors from above, away from direct sunlight.
Underside of the empty Mimosa RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate showing its shallow foot and small central YUIYU mark.
RIN 7.0 Mimosa plate resting on a red lacquered table with a seated model partially visible at the edge of the frame.
[Yamanaka Lacquerware] RIN 7.0 Mimosa
Adult model presenting the empty RIN 7.0 Mimosa plate with open hands on a low table.
Empty RIN 7.0 Mimosa plate on a dark table in front of a seated adult model.
Adult model reaching toward the rim of an empty RIN 7.0 Mimosa plate on a dark table.
Mimosa-toned RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate displayed empty at a calm individual place setting.
Low side profile and softly irregular rim of the empty Mimosa RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate on a stable table.
Adult hands supporting the empty Mimosa RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate to show its 210-millimeter scale.
Empty Mimosa RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate displayed indoors from above, away from direct sunlight.
Underside of the empty Mimosa RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate showing its shallow foot and small central YUIYU mark.
RIN 7.0 Mimosa plate resting on a red lacquered table with a seated model partially visible at the edge of the frame.
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[Yamanaka Lacquerware] RIN 7.0 Mimosa

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PRODUCT DETAILS

A wide lacquered plane, light in the hand

At 210 millimeters across and only 20 millimeters high, RIN 7.0 Mimosa is a low Yamanaka lacquerware plate shaped from natural alder wood and finished with lacquer. Its gently irregular rim, warm named Mimosa tone, and visible grain bring a quiet organic presence to the table, while the 100-gram body remains light to handle.

USE & APPRECIATION

Nine ways to live with this object

A generous place at the table

Set a generous place with RIN beside a cup and folded linen. Mimosa lacquer brings a warm point of color to the table, leaving ample surface for an individual course.

Mimosa-toned RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate displayed empty at a calm individual place setting.

A rim that rises quietly

Enjoy the plate from table level before serving. Its rim rises gently from the broad center, giving food a defined frame while keeping the overall silhouette low and open.

Low side profile and softly irregular rim of the empty Mimosa RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate on a stable table.

Scale understood in both hands

Hold the plate in both hands to appreciate its scale before bringing it to the table. The light wooden body and softly changing edge make its generous diameter feel approachable.

Adult hands supporting the empty Mimosa RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate to show its 210-millimeter scale.

A quiet form between uses

Leave RIN on a cabinet where its warm color can be enjoyed between uses. The shallow form adds a quiet accent to natural wood, keeping everyday tableware part of the room.

Empty Mimosa RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate displayed indoors from above, away from direct sunlight.

A discreet mark underneath

After clearing the table, turn the plate over to notice the maker's mark. This small detail offers another connection to the piece before it returns to its place on the shelf.

Underside of the empty Mimosa RIN 7.0 lacquerware plate showing its shallow foot and small central YUIYU mark.

A quiet pause beside the plate

Let mimosa lacquer brighten a pause before the meal. Set against warm wood, the plate's open center gives the eye somewhere to rest and provides a simple starting point for the table.

RIN 7.0 Mimosa plate resting on a red lacquered table with a seated model partially visible at the edge of the frame.

Presented at arm's reach

Bring the plate forward with an open hand when setting a place for someone. Its rounded edge and warm yellow finish make the gesture feel welcoming before anything is served.

Adult model presenting the empty RIN 7.0 Mimosa plate with open hands on a low table.

The low silhouette at the table

Choose a dark table to bring out the plate's low outline and warm color. The contrast gives a simple serving a distinct frame, with visible grain adding interest at close range.

Empty RIN 7.0 Mimosa plate on a dark table in front of a seated adult model.

A hand meets the rim

Take a moment with the rim as you settle the plate into place. Its changing curve and mimosa finish turn a familiar piece of tableware into something you can enjoy through everyday use.

Adult model reaching toward the rim of an empty RIN 7.0 Mimosa plate on a dark table.

OBJECT PASSPORT / CARE & USE

Care & Handling

Care guide for RIN 7.0 Mimosa: hand clean, avoid prolonged submersion, direct sunlight, and hard scrubbing, and use outdoors with care.

Clean by hand, dry promptly with a soft cloth, and store indoors. Do not leave the plate submerged, expose it to direct sunlight, or scrub the lacquered surface with hard objects. Outdoor use is permitted only while these restrictions are observed.

OBJECT PASSPORT

Product details

Dimensions
210Φ×20Ｈ mm
Material
Natural alder wood; surface: lacquer coating
Product weight
100 g
Origin
Japan

The underside bears the YUIYU mark.
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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