Kiri Coasters Flatware one of the last great

one of the last great masters of ukiyo-e

The outside surface is etched with narrow vertical lines

Ceramic

The ruddy kingfisher is common in east and southeast Asia

Kiri Coasters Flatware one of the last greatThese coasters are made from kiri (paulownia), which has long been valued in Japan for its resistance to moisture, heat and warping. Kiri craft in Kanazawa is distinctive because the surface of the product is blackened by burning. Burning makes the surface harder, the wood grain appear more prominent, and stains and scratches less visible. But most of all, it creates a warm, smooth, and beautiful surface. Each coaster has a mark of the maker embossed