Square coaster, plain, made in Japan from burnt paulownia wood by Kanazawa Paulownia Crafts, Iwamoto Kiyoshi Shoten

These simple coasters are crafted by Iwamoto Kiyoshi Shoten, a long-established Kanazawa paulownia wood craftsman, taking advantage of the unique soft and rustic texture of paulownia wood. They can be paired with any type of tableware, from plain teacups to painted teacups, mugs, and glass cups. [Kanazawa Paulownia Wood Crafts] This traditional craft originated in Kanazawa, a castle town where the traditional culture of the Kaga Domain, a powerful feudal domain, still thrives. Made from high-quality paulownia wood, the surface is burnished and polished to create a soft, warm, amber-colored surface that develops with use and enhances its patina. Designated a traditional craft by Ishikawa Prefecture in 1988. [Iwamoto Kiyoshi Shoten] Founded in 1913 (Taisho 2), this long-established Kanazawa paulownia wood craftsman continues to preserve traditional craft techniques while also creating contemporary pieces. [Size: 120mm long x 120mm wide x 10mm thick. Material: Paulownia wood. Made in Japan. Please note that as these are made from natural paulownia wood, the grain and color of each piece will vary.