Otama Bamboo and Smoked Natural Materials

Crafted from bamboo and natural materials, this precious piece is smoked and finished by hand, allowing for the creation of only three items per day.

The handle is secured with screws of the same material, and every detail, down to the ring hook, is beautifully finished.

While detailed specifications can be found on the following website, please refer to these photos for shape and color variations, as each piece is unique.

https://www.wisewisetools.com/item/craftsman/kazuho-shimomoto/1220.html

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At Take to (meaning With Bamboo), we create our products using black bamboo that we harvest ourselves and smoke in a charcoal kiln for over a week.

This smoked bamboo becomes resistant to mold and insects, and while retaining its flexibility, it develops a dense, hard texture similar to wood.

We are constantly pursuing designs and forms that are both functional and comfortable for daily use, rediscovering the unique charm of bamboo's strength, flexibility, and mysterious qualities.

Ippo Shimomoto