Popular folk crafts from Hida Takayama: Hand-applied woodblock print plates (small) Morning market (photo 3) Children (photo 4) ■ What are woodblock print plates? First, a woodblock print is adhered to a paper tray, and then a craftsman carefully hand-applies it to a cylindrical pen stand! Also, the surface is waterproofed, so you can wipe off dirt from things like wet towels or small sweets. A loop of thread is attached to the back of the plate (photo 3), so you can use it as a pen tray, a tray, or even hang it on the wall! ■ Condition Slightly faded from new due to the woodblock print, but otherwise there are no noticeable stains or scratches.