Hida Takayama Specialty Woodcraft: Senmaki Large Salad Bowl: 1 Small Serving Bowls: 3 Purchased over 30 years ago during a trip to Hida Takayama. Long storage period. Used only a few times, so I believe they are in good condition, but please understand that these are used items, so there may be minor oversights. They are very light and easy to handle, perfect for salads and other dishes, as well as snacks! The color is a subtle mix of orange and pink... I have tried to include photos that are as close to the actual color as possible, but there is a possibility that the color may differ from your expectations, so please understand this. Thank you! Sizes: [Large] Diameter: Approximately 25.5 cm Height: Approximately 7 cm [Small] Diameter: Approximately 15 cm Height: Approximately 4.5 cm ※ About Senmaki (Quote) The phantom Hida woodcraft, Senmaki These are beautiful wooden products with a striking, vibrant luster. The glossy finish and the fine patterns on the surface create a unique texture. The manufacturing process involves cutting single boards along the circumference of the trunks of hinoki and karamatsu trees, which have been aged for hundreds of years, harvested from the primeval forests of Hida. These boards are then cut into thin strips. These strips are wound and layered, bonded together, and then shaped using a potter's wheel. This process of winding 1000 times is the origin of the name "Senmaki" (meaning "thousand rolls"). The natural wood grain is beautiful, and the products are extremely durable, resistant to warping and distortion. They are also coated with food-safe paint, so you can use them with confidence. Due to the lack of successors, it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain these items now.