Utoshakushi

有道杓子

Japanese heritage

, par cyriaque ambroise

Ongoing collection of unique and hand carved wooden spoons, started in 2019.

Experiencing and keep alive a Japanese heritage craft skills. Taking the time to make by hand, conscientiously, with simple handtools. A meditative process to create unique pieces from natural and raw materials.

shakushi cyriaque ambroise 01
shakushi cyriaque ambroise 02
shakushi cyriaque ambroise 03
shakushi cyriaque ambroise 04
shakushi cyriaque ambroise 05
shakushi cyriaque ambroise 06
shakushi cyriaque ambroise 07
shakushi cyriaque ambroise 08
shakushi cyriaque ambroise 09
shakushi cyriaque ambroise 10
Utoshakushi | Japanese heritage
Ongoing collection of spoons
Different woods
Different sizes
Started in 2019

Utō-Shakushi 有道杓子 - うとうしゃくし, wooden scoops/spoons, slowly carved by hand using hook & straight knives. The wooden blanks being previously squared with an axe from a tree log freshly cut with an hand saw. Carved from ethically sourced logs from trees that grew up localy. Unique pieces with urushi 漆 (natural laquer) finishing.