Hand Carved Ebony Spoon by Uda Masashi
Uda Masashi's signature free standing spoon. One of a kind and full with character.
This spoon comes in iron dioxide ebony colour, decorated with doodly swirls which shows the original colour of wood.
Uda used iron and vinegar to dye the wood with Iron dioxide, that means this spoon is food safe.
Dimensions: approx
About the Maker
Uda Masashi is a woodworker who crafts tableware and home items from locally and responsibly sourced wood. All his pieces are carefully hand carved and one of a kind.
The pieces Uda creates are relaxed, friendly and warm. Many are designed asymmetrically, warped or round-edged, embracing irregular organic form, and make people smile. Naturally these pieces connect with the user's feeling and produce an emotional tie.
Uda uses natural dye, including Japanese indigo, to stain wood and also combines with wax technique. his tableware are treated with pure plants oil and food safe. Japanese cherry, walnut, chestnut are the most used variety of wood.
Uda studied furniture design at polytechnic and worked as stage setter as well as furniture maker. Later he found his passion on rather smaller functional objects and set up his own studio, Monom.
Monom is tucked in a quiet mountain village in Chichibu in Japan, where many people travel to see the maker and buy new pieces.
Care
Sankaku frame is treated with natural oil. It could transfer onto the wall when it is new. We suggest to hang it slightly off from the wall.
Apply any oil when the wood looks dry after years of use. Wipe off any excess oil after application.
