Saibi Cup Morihata Binchotan the artisans at Gato manage

the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins

including almond

Revered in Japan since the Edo Period

Despite being something that most people interact with on a near-daily basis

kukui nut oil

Saibi Cup Morihata Binchotan the artisans at Gato manageThe Saibi series of cups and trays is a collaboration between Danish designer Lars Vejen and Gato Woodworks organized in celebration of 150 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Japan. With a slightly more minimalist aesthetic than Gatos typical offerings, these pieces are designed to provide a uniquely elegant take on practical, everyday items. About Gato Hailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since