Japanese Lacquer Deep Bowl Bengara Handcrafted Wooden Urushi Deep Bowl Red

【 Features 】 This lacquered bowl features a “Bengara” (red-iron oxide) finish with a layer of black hidden beneath the surface. As you use it over time, the black gradually appears, allowing you to enjoy the subtle transformation and aging of the piece. Traditional Japanese techniques such as nuno-kise (cloth reinforcement), maki-ji (sprinkled-earth base), and hakeme-nuri (brushed lacquering) give these bowls both strength and depth of character. The contrast between red and black evokes a quiet yet profound beauty, as if stillness and movement, shadow and light exist in perfect harmony. A piece designed to accompany your daily table and grow more charming with long-term use. 【 Dimensions (approx.) 】 Diameter: 15 cm Height: 8.5 cm Weight: 250 g Capacity: 850 ml (when filled to the brim) 【 Care Instructions 】 Wash gently with a soft sponge and mild detergent. After washing, wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth. As with all urushi lacquerware, please do not use a dishwasher, dish dryer, microwave, or oven. Avoid pouring in boiling water or other extremely hot liquids, as it may cause discoloration. 【 Shipping Information 】 For EMS (Express Mail Service) shipments, customs duties or import taxes may be charged upon arrival. Please note that these fees are the responsibility of the buyer. Finally A bowl that grows with its owner. What I create is not the final form— it continues to evolve through daily use, through the small marks and scratches left by time. May it become a bowl that feels uniquely yours, passed down to your children or grandchildren, and when its story comes to an end, laid to rest beside you. I made these bowls while imagining such a journey, layering and polishing the lacquer again and again. May you one day find yourself thinking, “These bowls have aged beautifully.”