Hinoki Box - Flat

Curator's Notes 

This piece combines some of our favorite things - boxes, wood joinery, and the work of Makoto Koizumi - into one neat package! Its low profile is great for tabletops short on space. Made from Hinoki Cypress, one of the “Five Sacred Trees of Kiso,” the wood is light and fragrant, and prized for its durability and water-repellent qualities. I love that the interior has a divider for keeping the contents organized. It looks wonderful as a cutlery box on your kitchen table, but also works for stationary and other tools.

Flat Hinoki Box was curated by Stevenson Aung 

Designer/Maker 

Maker: Asahineko

Designer: Makoto Koizumi

Specifications

Dimensions: 

3.5” (w) x 10.3" (l) x 1.5" (h) or 89mm (w) x 260mm (l) x 38mm (h)

Weight: 

4 oz or 98 g

Materials:

Hinoki Wood

Details

• Made in Japan 
• Hinoki Cypress is naturally moisture and mildew resistant, making this piece suitable for daily kitchen use
• Can be used to organize cutlery or as a stationary holder
• Hinoki Cypress gives off a light, pleasant fragrance
• Joinery is visible on corners and sides
• Inner divider extends halfway up the container
• To wash, use soft sponge and mild soap and wipe dry
• Also available in sizes Short and Tall