Handmade Kaya wood Craft "Hon Kaya Plate"

This Hon Kaya deep dish has a beautiful, intricate grain.
The bottom of the dish is gently carved toward the center, giving it a unique and modern look.

"Available in two sizes."
Choose from two sizes: large or small.
Please refer to the image for detailed size information.

"Highly recommended for the outdoors."
It is also useful for camping, picnics, and other outdoor activities where you often want several plates and utensils.
When carrying them, you can fasten them with commercially available rubber bands to prevent them from falling apart.
Eating rice in nature is exceptional!
Paper plates are convenient and easy to use, but eating in wooden containers is even more delicious and enjoyable.

"Fine-grained, beautiful wood surface."
The fine grain, fine texture and smooth, beautiful wood surface.
Each wooden vessel is handmade by craftsmen and has its own unique character and texture, and the texture and warmth of natural beauty that only Kaya can provide.

*The product image is a sample.
*The wood color, grain, etc. may vary from one piece to another due to the use of natural materials. Please understand.

Kaya wood is not well-known to the general public, but its unique aroma, beautiful grain, and glossy light yellow color make it an excellent material for Go boards and Shogi boards, and it has long been prized by Go and Shogi enthusiasts as a top quality product.
It is also suitable for products in the kitchen area because of its resistance to water and moisture, which is why it was used as a material for ships in the past, and because of its natural bactericidal properties.
The wood is extremely durable, and there is an old saying that goes, "Maki ten thousand years, Kaya unlimited".
The wood will become more and more beautiful as it ages, and the more you use it, the more you will love it.

It is best known as the highest quality Go board and Shogi board, with some of the most expensive ones costing several million to over 10 million yen per side.
Kaya trees grow extremely slowly, requiring 3-4 years to reach 30 cm in length and more than 300 years to reach a diameter of 1.1 m, which is suitable for making a Go board.

"Beautiful, fine-grained wood surface."
Close grain patterns are very fine and smooth. The grain of the wood is very fine and smooth, and the color and grain show up beautifully, giving the wood a refined natural beauty and comfort.

"The color and luster will develop over time."
The rich oil content of this material keeps it from losing its color and luster, and as it is used more and more, it turns into a candy color. It does not just grow old, but rather gains in depth and flavor over time.

"Extremely durable."
"Maki ten thousand years, Kaya unlimited." as the saying goes, it is extremely durable.
It was once used for house foundations, bath tubs, and boats.

"Soothing aroma."
Kaya has a unique and elegant aroma that is subtle, as we have received comments that "it smells like cinnamon and is very soothing".
Kaya nuts also has a fresh citrusy aroma like yuzu or lemon.