Tomohito Funaki Cruise 25cm Black Urushi

Tomohito Funaki creates woodwork in Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture.
Based on the concept of "Yin and Yang," he carves out extremely intricate forms that defy what one might expect from woodworking, and then applies "Makiji-urushi," a technique that involves coating the wood with lacquer and then adhering polishing powder, resulting in a three-dimensional texture.

The black color of his works is truly "jet black," a flawless, dark black.
One can directly experience the strong and weak gradations of light and shadow created by the unevenness of the firewood texture.
He also offers a "Kuro-suzu" (black tin) series, made by mixing tin powder with lacquer and then polishing it.

And the theme of this third exhibition at our store is "white."
He has newly developed "shiro-urushi" (white lacquer), which is considered difficult to work with, and "sabi-urushi" (rust lacquer), a unique technique that creates a three-dimensional and powerful effect.

We invite you to experience the surprisingly light weight despite the sculptural, profound color and form.
Please enjoy Funaki's vessels, which transcend the conventional idea of lacquerware.

■Size: Diameter 250mm x Height 50mm
■Weight: Approximately 340g
■Material: Wood base / Makiji-urushi
■Texture: Matte
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※Please note that there are individual differences in the patterns of the "Suzu-urushi" and "Sabi-urushi" series.

＜Tomohito Funaki＞
2015 Graduated from Toyama Institute of Technology, Department of Architecture
2017 Graduated from Shokugei Academy, Furniture Carpentry Course
2017 Joined shimoo design
2021 Established Tomohito Woodworks