Yamanaka Lacquerware Bowl | Shirasagi Bowl Natural | Keyaki (Zelkova) | Shirasagi Mokko

Shirasagi Bowl – Natural Keyaki (Zelkova)

Durable Natural Keyaki Wood

Versatile wooden bowl series with endless uses

Easy to care for with a protective urethane coating

Crafted by Shirasagi Mokko, a leading Yamanaka Lacquerware woodturning workshop

Enjoy the unique wood grain patterns that vary with each type of wood

A Gentle Curve That Fits Comfortably in Your Hands
From meals to desserts, this all-purpose wooden bowl is designed for versatility.
Like a rice bowl without a foot (the raised base), its softly curved form fits naturally in your hands, whether held with one or both hands. The simple, well-balanced design makes anything you serve look even more appetizing.

A Total Manufacturer Specializing in Domestic Wood “Marumono”
Known as Kiji no Yamanaka (“Yamanaka, the home of wooden vessels”), the Yamanaka region has long been famous for its skill in turning wood into tableware. For three generations, Shirasagi Mokko has specialized in making marumono — round wooden items such as bowls and trays.

While Yamanaka lacquerware is often made through a division of labor, Shirasagi Mokko handles everything in one workshop: selecting raw wood, designing, shaping, and finishing. Their highly skilled lathe craftsmen are well-known in the region, and it’s said that about half of all natural-wood Yamanaka lacquerware bases are produced by Shirasagi Mokko.

Even though electric lathes allow for larger-scale production, each piece is made with care. The aim is simple yet profound: to deliver high-quality tableware to as many people as possible. The unpretentious designs reflect a commitment to creating pieces that are easy to use every day.

Their dedication to domestic wood also extends to environmental stewardship, including crowdfunding projects to help preserve forests. From protecting woodlands to sustaining traditional crafts, Shirasagi Mokko is a workshop with its eyes set firmly on the future.

Specifications

Size: Diameter 11.5 × Height 6.3 cm (4.5" × 2.5")

Capacity: 280 ml

Weight: 85 g

Material: Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) wood

Finish: Urethane coating

Made in Japan

Care Instructions

Hand wash only; do not soak for long periods

Avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and ovens

Dry thoroughly after washing to maintain the wood’s quality