Hand-Carved Cherry Wood Cutlery Carrier

Hand-Carved Cherry Wood Cutlery CarrierMasashi Ifuji works from his studio in Matsumoto, Japan, creating objects with a form meets function philosophy. For this cherry wood cutlery carrier, he utilises the templates and techniques used by 18th century American Shaker communities. This style was once used for eggs and sewing thread, with the loop handle designed for easy transportation to and from the market. Today, it can be used for anything and everything display purposes included.

Master craftsmen practice ancient mould-making and blowing techniques to shape the elegant curved silhouette

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it is hand-crafted in Spain with a smooth calf-leather playing surface and stud closure

This side plate set is a nod to the ornate chinoiserie style that adorned 18th-century wallpaper and ceramics

The travel-sized game transports you to the Wild West with artwork of its inhabitants – from succulent cacti to three different species of snake – that’s been digitally reproduced onto calf leather using sophisticated print technology

Coloured decanters such as this became sought-after during the 1960s

staying true to the maker’s vision with an exaggerated handle

including this porcelain pencil holder which is silk-screened

the serving piece benefits from the craftsmanship of skilled artisans

With this espresso cup and saucer set

The exposed grain and soft edges in this stitched bowl evidence the maker’s hand-tooling – and reveal superb craftsmanship

The cocktail picks are hallmarked by Edward Viner