These are ornaments made of walnut bark in the shape of a star. Walnut bark is characterized by the difference in color between the outside and the inside of the bark.
Place it on your front porch or hang it near a window, hanging from the ceiling or rail light in the living room. It may also be used as an ornament for the Christmas tree. We hope you will enjoy the unique appearance and nourishing texture.
Please choose your favorite size.
–Basket Making in the Shōnai area in Yamagata Pref.–
Yamagata is located in the southwest of the Tōhoku region(Northeastern part of Japan), facing the Sea of Japan. Yamagata is divided into four major area: Murayama, Mogami, Okitama, and Shōnai areas. Each of these areas has its own climate and culture, and each has its own characteristics.
In Yamagata, there are many plains near the sea, and the Shōnai area is known as a rice-producing place. In the Shōnai area, there are people who make baskets from a variety of materials.
If you look at a map, you will see the Shōnai area with its famous mountains to the east and south. The person who makes these accessories always creates many new things from the viewpoint of the people who use them, and creates not only practical, but also exciting and fun works of art.
These are ornaments made of walnut bark in the shape of a star. Walnut bark is characterized by the difference in color between the outside and the inside of the bark.
It is combined to form the shape of a star, the light brown colored outer bark and dark brown colored inner bark.You can taste the walnut bark in its natural state.The large size has walnuts inside, which make a cool sound when lightly shaken. When ringing the walnut inside, be sure to hold the whole piece and shake it gently.Some of the bark is cracked or distorted, as shown here, please enjoy it as a pattern unique to natural materials.The top portion has a loop of thinly torn walnut bark for hanging.Please handle these rings with care, as they may come off if pulled strongly or shaken with the rings.This is Small size. It is large enough to fit in one adult’s hand.This is Large size. It is large enough to fit in both hands of an adult.It can stand on its own, so it can also be placed and enjoyed.
Place it on your front porch or hang it near a window, hanging from the ceiling or rail light in the living room. It may also be used as an ornament for the Christmas tree. We hope you will enjoy the unique appearance and nourishing texture.
Please choose your favorite size.
–Basket Making in the Shōnai area in Yamagata Pref.–
Yamagata is located in the southwest of the Tōhoku region(Northeastern part of Japan), facing the Sea of Japan. Yamagata is divided into four major area: Murayama, Mogami, Okitama, and Shōnai areas. Each of these areas has its own climate and culture, and each has its own characteristics.
In Yamagata, there are many plains near the sea, and the Shōnai area is known as a rice-producing place. In the Shōnai area, there are people who make baskets from a variety of materials.
If you look at a map, you will see the Shōnai area with its famous mountains to the east and south. The person who makes these accessories always creates many new things from the viewpoint of the people who use them, and creates not only practical, but also exciting and fun works of art.
These are ornaments made of walnut bark in the shape of a star. Walnut bark is characterized by the difference in color between the outside and the inside of the bark.
It is combined to form the shape of a star, the light brown colored outer bark and dark brown colored inner bark.You can taste the walnut bark in its natural state.The large size has walnuts inside, which make a cool sound when lightly shaken. When ringing the walnut inside, be sure to hold the whole piece and shake it gently.Some of the bark is cracked or distorted, as shown here, please enjoy it as a pattern unique to natural materials.The top portion has a loop of thinly torn walnut bark for hanging.Please handle these rings with care, as they may come off if pulled strongly or shaken with the rings.This is Small size. It is large enough to fit in one adult’s hand.This is Large size. It is large enough to fit in both hands of an adult.It can stand on its own, so it can also be placed and enjoyed.
Place it on your front porch or hang it near a window, hanging from the ceiling or rail light in the living room. It may also be used as an ornament for the Christmas tree. We hope you will enjoy the unique appearance and nourishing texture.
Please choose your favorite size.
–Basket Making in the Shōnai area in Yamagata Pref.–
Yamagata is located in the southwest of the Tōhoku region(Northeastern part of Japan), facing the Sea of Japan. Yamagata is divided into four major area: Murayama, Mogami, Okitama, and Shōnai areas. Each of these areas has its own climate and culture, and each has its own characteristics.
In Yamagata, there are many plains near the sea, and the Shōnai area is known as a rice-producing place. In the Shōnai area, there are people who make baskets from a variety of materials.
If you look at a map, you will see the Shōnai area with its famous mountains to the east and south. The person who makes these accessories always creates many new things from the viewpoint of the people who use them, and creates not only practical, but also exciting and fun works of art.