Funaki Tomohito Head Chef Long Platter with Rusted Lacquer

Tomohito Funaki creates woodwork in Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture.
Based on the concept of "Yin and Yang," he carves out incredibly intricate forms that don't seem like wood, and then uses a technique called "Makiji Urushi" (layered lacquer) where lacquer is applied to the wood and then sprinkled with polishing powder, resulting in a textured, three-dimensional finish.

The black color of his pieces truly deserves the description "jet black" – a flawless, dark black.
You can directly perceive the subtle nuances of light and shadow created by the unevenness of the layered lacquer.
He also produces a "Kurosuzu" (black tin) series, made by mixing tin powder with lacquer and then polishing it.

And the theme of this third exhibition at our store is "white."
He has newly developed "Shira-urushi" (white lacquer), which is considered difficult to work with, and "Sabi-urushi" (rust lacquer), a unique technique that produces a three-dimensional and powerful effect.

We invite you to experience the surprising lightness of these pieces, despite their sculptural, substantial colors and forms.
Please enjoy Funaki-san's vessels, which transcend the conventional concept of lacquerware.

■Size: 40cm × 8cm Height 1cm
■Weight: Approx. 210g
■Material: Wood base / Makiji Urushi
■Texture: Matte
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※Please note that there are individual differences in the patterns of the "Suzu-urushi" (tin lacquer) and "Sabi-urushi" (rust lacquer) series.

＜Tomohito Funaki＞
2015 Graduated from Toyama Technical High School, Architecture Department
2017 Graduated from Shokugei Gakuin, Furniture Carpentry Course
2017 Joined shimoo design
2021 Established Tomohito Woodworks