This wooden futaoki (lid rest) is made from bent cedar in the traditional magewappa (曲げわっぱ) technique in which light cedar wood is steamed, bent into shape, and sewn together. Magemono (曲げ物 - bentwood pieces) are known for their beautiful parallel grain lines and elegant lightness. This futaoki is further decorated with a hand-painted pine tree and bird.

A futaoki (蓋置 - lid rest) is a small stand used to hold the lid of the kama or for resting the hishaku on. They are typically made of bamboo, ceramic, or metal, and come in a vast array of shapes and styles. While metal and ceramic futaoki can be quite ornate and are considered more formal, the common and basic bamboo types are largely undecorated and are the least formal style.

Dimensions:

5.6cm (2.2in) - width
5.4cm (2.1in) - height

Condition: Good

This Japanese item ships from the United States.