*The photos are for illustrative purposes only. We will select the best available item from our stock. If you have any preferences regarding the wood grain or diameter, please let us know when ordering.
Size
Diameter: Approx. 6.5 cm - 7 cm
Height: Approx. 3 cm - 3.5 cm
A kogo is a lidded container used to hold incense. It is a type of tea ceremony utensil or Buddhist implement, also known as a kogo or gosu. These small, palm-sized kogo are eye-catching with their warm wood grain and beautiful luster. They are also recommended as decorative interior items.
Our kogo come in three shapes: the auspicious Hoju (sacred gem) shape, the gently rounded Jingasa (warrior's helmet) shape, and the flat and sleek Hamaguri (clam) shape. Please choose your favorite.
These celebration gifts are also recommended as presents for your loved ones.
[About Turned Wood Products]
Our store specializes in a finishing technique that involves polishing wood without applying lacquer or other coatings. This is called a plain wood finish, and it allows you to fully appreciate the beauty of the wood grain, as well as the texture and warmth of the wood. Due to this plain wood finish, the product may expand and contract slightly depending on the season, climate, and usage environment, which may affect the fit of the lid. Please note that the color may vary depending on the shooting conditions and your device screen.
[Care Instructions]
- Occasionally wipe it with a soft cloth. Even if you don't use a cloth, simply stroking the entire surface with your hands each time you use it is fine.
- If it gets wet, wipe it off immediately (excluding wipe-lacquer finished products).
- Do not place it in direct sunlight or in high-temperature, high-humidity environments.
[Artisan Introduction]
Woodturner Yoshizou Nishiwaki
(Member of the Japan Woodturning Association, Nagano Prefecture Woodcraft Instructor)
Our products began with my predecessor's search for raw timber.
He would search for wood with forest owners in Nagano Prefecture and neighboring prefectures, and the artisan himself would fell the trees. There were many years when we prepared several truckloads of precious wood, but large, aged trees have become scarcer each year. Purchasing from the market would be quite expensive, so we carefully craft products from the raw timber left to us by my predecessor.
I feel a mission to express my gratitude for such precious wood and to maximize its inherent beauty.
Although woodcraft may appear simple and unassuming, I believe it is a job that conveys the evidence of a tree's life, spanning decades or even centuries. By carefully allowing the raw timber to rest for decades, the wood is taught the seasons, and I determine the timing for production with my own hands. Perhaps only those who have handled wood for many years can hear its voice.