Description
Bring a touch of Japanese elegance into your daily life with this handcrafted jewelry box from Yamanaka, a region famed for its centuries-old lacquerware tradition and recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Japan.
Inspired by the graceful tsuru (crane) – a timeless symbol of longevity, harmony, and good fortune – this piece features two cranes in mid-flight, their wings outstretched in perfect unity. The design is brought to life through Makie (蒔絵), a traditional Japanese art form where gold and silver leaf are delicately applied over lacquer, then polished to a mirror-like finish.
Compact yet refined, it’s perfect for storing bracelets, bangles, keepsakes, or other treasured items. Whether placed on your vanity or given as a thoughtful gift, it embodies the calm beauty and refined artistry that Japanese craftsmanship is known for.
Specifications
Design: Flying Crane motif with gold & silver leaf Makie finish
Product Size: 8 × 8 × 6.5 cm (3.15 × 3.15 × 2.56 in)
Outer Box Size: 9 × 9 × 7 cm (3.54 × 3.54 × 2.76 in)
Material: High-quality resin with lacquer finish
Origin: Kaga, Japan (Yamanaka lacquerware)
Color: Gold & silver on black lacquer