IFUJI Oval Carrier
$ 150.00 USD
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This foldable, one-handled oval carrier by IFUJI is a replica of a piece originally crafted by the Sabbath Day Lake Shaker community. The handle makes it convenient for carrying lightweight items, while its versatile design allows it to be used for various purposes—such as storing tea and coffee utensils, cutlery, or serving sweets on a table. It also works beautifully for keeping items tidy, such as balls of yarn for knitting or ribbons for gift wrapping.
Most of the production process is done by hand, with the delicate joints, known as swallowtails, meticulously hand-cut by skilled craftsmen. The copper nails used to fasten the swallowtails are made in the USA on 19th-century nail-producing machines, adding an authentic historical touch.
The carrier is painted with environmentally safe, vegetable oil-based paint made from linseed oil and beeswax, ensuring it is safe for the body.
Available in three sizes: #5, #6, and #7
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Dimensions :
[Size #5C]
External dimensions: W24.7 x D17.1 x H9.3cm (With handle straight up : Height is 25.3cm)
Inner dimensitons: W24.2 x D16.5 x H8.5 cm
[Size #6C]
External dimensions: W24.7 x D20.3 x H11.1cm (With handle straight up : Height is 27.4cm)
Inner dimensitons: W27.7 x D18.7 x H10.3 cm
[Size #7C]
External dimensions: W37 x D23.2 x H12.8cm (With handle straight up : Height is 30.5cm)
Inner dimensitons: W31.4 x D21.6 x H12 cm
Material: Cherry wood
Made in Nagano, Japan
Both exterior and interior are finished with flaxseed oil based coating and bees wax.
To maintain, gently rub the box with soft dry cloth to get the beautiful shine. Keep out of direct sunlight.
Please expect slight variation in each product as they are hand made using natural materials. Tones and grains may vary in each product.
ABOUT THE MAKER
IFUJI is a woodcraft tablewares and homewares brand and studio founded by a Japanese designer and craftsman Masashi Ifuji in Matsumoto in Nagao prefecture.
Mr Ifuji started making these classic oval boxes (or pantry boxes) in 2005 using the original templates and traditional techniques used by The Shakers which they had used since the 19th century. His boxes are crafted the traditional way, by boiling the wood, shaping it, and allowing it to dry in a mold for two days. IFUJI's boxes are all made by hand, ensuring their unique characteristics.
