Yosegi-Zaiku Japanese Marquetry Wooden Coasters | Hand Made

Just beautiful! These wooden coasters are hand-crafted from Yosegi-Zaiku (Japanese marquetry) techniques, meticulously combining the colours and grain patterns of different wood species to result in a beautiful mosaic coaster. By carefully selecting, assembling, and polishing each piece of wood, each with its own unique character, each coaster results in a one-of-a-kind brilliance. Wood such as cherry, chestnut, cypress, beech, oak, cedar, birch, and ebony are used randomly to create each coaster. The wood has been collected over time from different industries across Japan. By highlighting the rich expression of natural wood and without relying on excessive ornamentation, these items embody a natural beauty. Each coaster is finished with a 100% natural wax blend of beeswax and plant-derived oils. Product details Made in Japan by Shiratani Kobo Weight: 35 to 40g Size: 9cm (H) x 9cm (L) x 0.7cm (thickness) Material: Various wood Note, as each coaster is hand-made from manually selected wood, there will be differences in the wood tone of each coaster, as well as imperfections like tiny scratches or marks. This adds to the character of each coaster. Product care Hand wash with a soft sponge gently, then wipe dry quickly. Do not soak in water. If the shine fades or scratches become noticeable, apply a plant-based oil such as olive oil or camellia oil, then wipe it off with a dry cloth to restore the shine.