Ajirome Magewappa 1 Tier Wood Bento Box | Japanese Cedar

*Please note: Due to differences in the natural grain of the wood for each bento box, the colour and wood grains may be different from that pictured. Please contact us if you would like to know what is in stock before placing an order. What a fine work of art this magewappa bento box is. The pattern of the lid has been hand-crafted by weaving thin layers of wood together to create the mesh pattern. This is called "Ajirome" (pronounced ajiro-meh) in Japanese. If you run your finger along the lid, you can just feel the height of each slice of wood. And as it is made from Japanese cedar wood, you know you are getting something truly authentic. As Japan grown timber supplies are becoming increasingly limited, beautiful crafts such as this are highly sought after, not just in Japan, but globally. If you prepare your next bento with delicious rice Japanese rice in this bento box, you'll notice that the fragrance of the wood perfectly blends with the rice, which adds more flavour to every bite. Just the way Japanese like it. The humidity regulating property of wood keeps rice fluffy, so it will go that extra well with your bento side dishes. Of course, you can also use it to store any item (like jewellery), and you could protect the interior by lining it with velvet or felt. This will make a beautiful gift for anyone who appreciates Japanese craftsmanship. Other key features: Lightweight at 125g Removable divider Comes with an elastic bento band to secure the lid Product details Made in Japan Total capacity: 500ml Dimensions: 17cm (L) × 10.3cm (W) × 6.2cm (H) Item weight: 125g Materials: Japanese cedar wood with food safe urethane coating Not microwave or dishwasher safe Please refer to the product care section or product care page for maintenance information Hand wash only; Wipe dry after washing and air dry Do not soak in water Do not leave in direct sunlight