Jujube Wood Rice Bowl

Jujube wood is found in the southern parts of Asia, it is highly durable and its beautiful grain makes it the perfect choice for enhancing and complementing food presentation. In Japan aesthetic appeal in traditional cuisine plays a vital role and choosing the right dinnerware is as important as the ingredients chosen.

The lacquer used follows a traditional process that dates back more than 2000 years. Using the Urushi, or Japanese lacquer which is manufactured from the sap of the lacquer tree. Commonly known as the lacquer tree or Japanese varnish tree, which is native to Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. The tree is tapped and sap collected which is refined over a process that can take two to three days. Once ready each bowl has several layers of the lacquer applied, sanded and a final coat of the Urushi lacquer which gives it the gloss look at you see in the photos above.

Being a natural product, each bowl has a unique woodgrain texture with natural colours that varies throughout the collection. The grainy stripes signify each year that the tree grew and no two bowls are alike. Ideal for everyday use the bowls should be periodically wiped with plant-based oil and towelled dry.

Read more about Jujube Wood: Wikipedia or view our collection of Wood Bowls.