Wooden Oval Box by  - a wooden craft studio created by a craftsman Masashi Ifuji. IFUJI's boxes are hand crafted using the original templates and traditional techniques used by The Shakers from 19th-century colonial America.

IFUJI's boxes are all made by hand in the traditional way, by boiling the wood, shaping it, and allowing it to dry in a mold for two days, ensuring their unique characteristics.
Originally, The Shakers used oval boxes for holding sewing and quilting tools and for storing dry foods in the kitchen - today their uses are unlimited. 

This listing is for size #2, it is a good size to keep small items such as watch, necklaces, bracelets, name cards, etc.
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Exteriors are finished with flaxseed oil based coating and bees wax, while insides are unfinished.

To maintain, gently rub the box with soft dry cloth to get the beautiful shine. Keep out of direct sunlight.

Measurements (Inside dimensions): 
14.7 x 8.8 x 7.1cm high (approx. 5.78'' x 3.46'' x 2.79'')
Material: Cherry wood
Made in Nagano, Japan

Please expect slight variation in each product as they are hand made using natural materials.

ABOUT THE MAKER
IFUJI is a woodcraft tablewares and homewares brand and studio founded by a Japanese designer and craftsman Masashi Ifuji in Matsumoto in Nagao prefecture. 
Mr Ifuji started making these classic oval boxes (or pantry boxes) in 2005 using the original templates and traditional techniques used by The Shakers which they had used since the 19th century. His boxes are crafted the traditional way, by boiling the wood, shaping it, and allowing it to dry in a mold for two days. IFUJI's boxes are all made by hand, ensuring their unique characteristics.