Decorative Box / Straw Work / Geometric Pattern

Product Description

Product Story

General Product Information

The production process begins with the growing of straw.
The harvested straw is dyed, cut, and hand-applied one by one to the box, which is then decorated with geometric patterns.
The carefully dyed straw gives off a unique shine.

The small size of the box makes it ideal for storing accessories and other small objects.

 Product History

When did these crafts start to craft?：300 years ago / 1700AD / Edo period in Japan

Hyogo Prefecture Straw Crafts Designated as Traditional Crafts
Straw craft has a long history and tradition. It is said that about 300 years ago, travelers from Inshu (Tottori Prefecture), who came to Kinosaki for a hot-spring cure, affixed colored straw to bamboo flutes and frames, and sold them at the eaves of inns to supplement their lodging fees.
Later, as the technique progressed, some of them were made into boxes and ema (votive picture horses), and in the Meiji era (1868-1912), famous painters came to Japan to draw preliminary sketches and give designs for prototypes. Today, straw is dyed and stretched over paulownia boxes, colored paper, dokuraku (a Japanese traditional Japanese toy), earthenware bells, and other items.

 

Craftsman Story

Craftsman Profile

Toshiaki Kamiya / Kamiya Straw Craft Shop
Mr. Kamiya is the third generation of the “Kamiya Straw Craft Shop” and is currently making straw crafts in Kinosaki, Hyogo Prefecture.
The straw craft technique has been handed down only in Kinosaki in Japan, and there are currently only five craftsmen. One of them is Kamiya.
His artistically fragrant creations have earned him a reputation as an exceptional craftsman.

Craftsman Passion

"The universal brilliance of straw craftsmanship"

Straw craft, made from barley straw, develops a deep flavor as it is used more and more, and its silky smooth texture and elegant luster create a look that will never grow old.
We would like to share the charm of straw craft with the world by having people take it in their hands.

  

Your Contribution to Craftsman

Customer Voice

Due to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!

Income for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?

As written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. There are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer / craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!

We made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.
Current state of the Crafts Market / Benefits brought by Suigenkyo

Measurement

Width：11.5cm
Depth : 7.5cm
Height : 3.6cm
Weight : 50g

Material & Caution

Materials

Wood
Straw

Caution

If we do not have the product in stock, it will take a month to produce.