This is a tray made with "rantai-shikki," a traditional craft of Fukuoka. It features a reversible design with beautiful geometric patterns and delicate woven patterns. "Rantai" means "to use a bamboo basket as the base." As the name suggests, it is made by applying lacquer to a bamboo basket, polishing it repeatedly, and then applying decorative processing. It is said to have been created around 1887 by the collaboration of Toyofuku Katsuji, a tea master, Kondo Kokichi, a bamboo craftsman, and Kawasaki Minejiro, a lacquer artist, based on the tradition of kataji-nuri (hard-base lacquerware) created by inviting the renowned lacquer artist Katsuki Hanbei from Kyoto to the Kurume domain. Not only is it beautiful in appearance, but it is also light, durable, and gains more character with use, making it a beloved everyday utensil for many years. 【Features】 * Beautiful patterns on both sides * Lightweight and easy-to-handle rantai-shikki * Luxurious luster and delicate finish * Traditional craft of Kurume, Fukuoka 【Specifications】 * Size: (Diameter) 27cm * Material: Natural bamboo + Lacquer coating 【Uses】 * Serving tea sweets and Japanese sweets * As a tray for guests or a decorative tray * Perfect for Japanese-style room interiors and gifts Brand new, unused item. Please understand that this item has been stored at home. If you would like additional photos to confirm the condition, please comment! Price negotiations are possible! Please feel free to comment!