The “URUSHI LEATHER TRAY” is a unique tray with lacquer applied to the leather. It uses a single piece of leather with an extra-thick 3.5mm thickness, formed seamlessly into a three-dimensional shape using a technique called “leather squeezing.” After that, the “wiping lacquer” technique is used, where lacquer is applied and wiped off, repeatedly layering a thin coat of lacquer on the surface to set it. The leather is shaped by hand, wetting it with water, shaping it, and letting it dry. The wiping lacquer process involves applying lacquer, wiping it off, and letting it dry for several days, repeated four times, which takes an enormous amount of time to create one piece. However, the tray crafted with such care has a calm, unique gloss and a gentle expression. The combination of leather and lacquer is called “leather lacquer,” and it has a history of being used in everyday goods and samurai armor in ancient Japan, but it has become less common in modern times due to the prevalence of plastic and chemical materials. This tray can be used for a wide range of purposes, such as an accessory tray, a place to put keys at the entrance, a cash tray in stores, or a tray for tea snacks, and it is also appreciated as a gift. Even though the surface is lacquered, the moderate elasticity and flexibility of the leather allow it to be used safely without scratching the small items placed inside. In a modern world where convenience and speed are demanded, we have crafted a tray with a nostalgic atmosphere that provides a moment of relaxation and comfort.

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