Magewappa Ice Pail
This attractive, award-winning* ice pail is eye-catching and makes a fun and enjoyable addition to the home. Ice stays cool for long periods of time thanks to the northern Japanese cedar wood and the pail’s elegant design. The set comes with handsome tongs – also handcrafted from century-old cedar wood.
Product details
- this product was given the prestigious “GOOD DESIGN” award for excellence in design and craftsmanship. (www.g-mark.org)
- completely hand-crafted from Akita located in northern Japan
- diameter: 15.2cm (6″) ; height: 12cm (2.3″)
- lightweight, yet remarkably strong – made to last for years.
- hand-wash with warm water and soap and store in a dry cool place
- set includes ice pail and tongs
- do not microwave
Magewappa is a marvelous 400-year old traditional craft that originated in Odate City in Japan’s northern Akita prefecture. It is painstakingly created by thinly shaving perfectly straight-grain cedar wood, specially planted on the eastern side of the Shirakami Mountains, a present-day World Heritage Natural Resource site. This complex procedure involves boiling the shavings, and repeatedly bending and fastening them together by hand with carefully chosen slices of sakura (Japanese cherry blossom) bark. Only cedar wood that is 100 years old or more can endure this demanding process.
A finished Magewappa creation is remarkably lightweight and bears a naturally faint aroma that magnificently compliments Japanese food and drink – especially sushi and sake. Sushi-bachi plates are further treated with a gorgeous red lacquer to aid preservation and presentation. A true feast for the eyes and a sure conversation-starter when entertaining friends and guests.