~Product Details~
Diameter: Approx. 8.5 cm
Height: Approx. 1.8 cm
Weight: 29 g
A kogo is a lidded container used to hold incense. It is a type of tea ceremony utensil or Buddhist implement, and is also called a kogo or gosu. These palm-sized, compact kogo are eye-catching with their warm wood grain and beautiful luster. We also recommend them as decorative interior pieces.
Our Kogo come in three shapes: the auspicious Hoju (sacred jewel) shape, the gently rounded Jingasa (warrior's hat) shape, and the flat and neat Hamaguri (clam) shape. Please choose your favorite shape.
（箱や布の色、大きさは異なる場合がありますのでご了承ください。）
御祝のギフト、大切な方への贈り物にもおすすめです。
[About our Lathe-Turned Products]
Our shop is a third-generation woodturning artisan's establishment. Each piece is a unique creation, meticulously crafted by a single artisan who dedicates themselves to the wood throughout every stage, from selecting the raw timber, cutting, drying, final turning, polishing, to tool maintenance.
We do not apply paint; instead, we polish the wood to bring out its natural luster. We are committed to the artisan's mission of maximizing the natural grain and color of the wood. Due to this natural finish, please understand that the product may slightly expand or contract depending on the season, climate, or environment of use, which may affect the fit of lids.
Please note that the color may differ from the actual product due to lighting conditions during photography and the display settings of your device.
[Care Instructions]
- Occasionally wipe with a soft cloth. The cloth provided at the time of delivery is suitable. Simply stroking the entire surface with your hand each time you use it will also help maintain its luster.
- If water gets on it, wipe it off immediately (excluding wipe-lacquered products).
- Do not place in direct sunlight or in high-temperature, high-humidity locations.
[Artisan Introduction]
Woodturning Artisan: Yoshizo Nishiwaki
(Member of the Japan Woodturning Artisans Association / Nagano Prefecture Woodcraft Instructor)
Our products originate from my predecessor's search for raw timber. He and I would search for wood with mountain owners in Nagano Prefecture and neighboring prefectures, and the artisan would fell the trees himself. There were many years when we prepared several truckloads of fine wood, but with each passing year, large, aged trees became scarcer. Since purchasing from the market has become quite expensive, we carefully craft products from the raw timber my predecessor left for us.
I feel a sense of gratitude for such precious wood and a mission to bring out its utmost beauty. While woodcraft may seem simple and understated at first glance, I believe it is a profession that conveys the evidence of how a tree has lived for decades or even hundreds of years. By carefully seasoning the raw timber for decades, I allow the wood to experience the seasons, and I determine the perfect timing for production with my own hands. Perhaps only those who have handled wood for many years can hear its voice.