Junichi Hakose 箱瀬淳一
Renge Muji Black 無地 黒
Lacquerwork master Junichi Hakose is now more famous for his creation of art in maki-e (sprinkled picture in gold and other materials), however, the real beauty of his creation lies in the usable form and coating quality of the lacquerware body he makes.
Junichi Hakose is a maki-e craftsman, who finished the rigorous Wajima lacquerware apprentice system. However soon after he became an independent lacquerware craftsman, he focused on making simple plain no-maki-e day-to-day Wajima lacquerware, for ten years. Wow, that is a long time. It sounds like he didn’t like maki-e. No, instead, he then pursued his enthusiasm to create his ideal form of the lacquerware and his ideal finish of the urushi lacquer coatings, also with improved usability for daily use.
When you see his maki-e lacquerware, you will be thrilled by the elegance and the detailed beauty that his maki-e decoration possesses. But the more you see those his items, you’ll understand that his lacquerware body is the essential part of the beauty and elegance. Without an independent sublime beauty of the lacquerware body, the maki-e decoration can never be elegant as it hopes to be. So by now, I hope you understand that the "Muji", meaning plain, no maki-e, item from Junichi Hakose is also worth considering.
The work of this Renge spoon looks very simple and plain. But if you look in detail, this Renge spoon has subtle curvature here and there, which in turn makes this spoon very comfortable to use. Lacquerware spoon is light in weight, compared to silverwares, and the heat transmission is low, therefore it is especially good when you have hot soups, stews or even cold yogurt or cereals with this spoon. It delivers milder touch to your taste. We hope you’ll find a unique role for this Renge spoon since it is made for your use.
* "Muji (無地)" means "Plain"
| Place of Origin | Wajima |
|---|---|
| Color | Matte Black |
| Size | W 43 x D 170 x H 29 (mm) |
| Weight | 13 (g) |
| Content volume | 10 (cc) |
| Base material | Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia |
Countries (or Regions) we ship Regularly
Currently, the locations to which we ship our products internationally regularly are limited to the following countries or regions. This has been revised on Nov. 2023.
- Japan
- Hong Kong (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China)
- Republic of Singapore
- Taiwan (Republic of China)
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- United States of America
- Canada (Newly added Nov. 2023)
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Liechtenstein
- Austria
- Monaco
- New Zealand
We do ship to other countries based on the items and your request.
We have shipped to countries in Europe, many times,
but there are shipping conditions based on products for those areas.
Please contact us at customer@kogeistyling.co.jp for further details.
Shipping and handling fees (Revised Dec. 2022)
For limited destinations of Asia;
Purchase Amount (JPY) Shipping and Handling Fees (JPY)
￥1 – ￥14,999 ¥2,900
￥15,000 – ￥29,999 ¥2,600
￥30,000 – ￥44,999 ¥1,900
over ￥45,000 Free
For other destinations,(US, EU, Oceania);
Purchase Amount (JPY) Shipping and Handling Fees (JPY)
￥1 – ￥14,999 ¥4,600
￥15,000 – ￥29,999 ¥4,300
￥30,000 – ￥44,999 ¥3,200
￥45,000 – ￥59,999 ¥2,000
over ￥60,000 Free
For details please see the "International Shipping & Handling fees" listed on the FOOTER below.
However in any case, please note that the international shipping and handling fees are exclusive of any customs duties and taxes levied by the country you are recieving the package.
Shipping operation
All orders are shipped from Kogei Styling in Tokyo, Japan. We operate Monday through Friday and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese National holidays. Orders submitted on Friday evening, Saturday, or Sunday (based on Japan Standard Time) will be processed on the following Monday (if Monday is a National Holiday then on the following business day), however, some exceptions may apply.
We see that the international logistics are coming back to normal from the COVID days, however with so many geopolitical uncertainties happening, we can never be certain that the international logistics is stable at the time we receive your order. But in general it is expected as follows;
- Hong Kong 4-7 days
- Singapore 4-7 days
- Taiwan 4-7 days
- United States 10-14 days
- Europe 11-15 days
Order tracking
All orders can be tracked during shipment and we will notify you of the tracking number and other necessary information as soon as it is available to us.
Shipping service providers
Based on the service quality and the reliability of the shipping company with respect to a particular order, we may use
Japan Post EMS (Express Quality Service by Japan Post Co., Ltd., who also may use local posting operations at the destination countries), Yamato Transport Co., Ltd.
for international shipments (local transportation may be handled by different local companies from time to time). All International shipments from Japan are by air.
Shipping Insurance
For international shipping, shipping insurance (Maximum of 2,000,000 JPY per package) is included in the shipping and handling fees. Practically the full value of the products are insured. An important point is that the damage needs to be claimed by us Kogei Styling to the courier. And the courier will make an investigation based on our claim. Please be careful that once the shipment reaches its destination and is accepted it may no longer be insured by the shipping insurance. So please let us know immediately if there is a problem with the package arriving.
Domestic Shipping within Japan
For domestic shipping within Japan, we collect consumption tax and charge shipping and handling fees. Domestic shipping and handling fees may be adjusted according to the size and the destination of your shipment.
For domestic shipping, the terms are identical to the terms for international shipping except that the maximum insured value is 300,000 JPY.
< Guide >
Our fine Japanese lacquerwares are basically made of genuine natural wood and natural urushi lacquer. The Worst things to the fine lacquerwares are Drying and giving Heat Shocks.
As an urushi lacquer's natural characteristics, it hardens most under humidity of 70-80% (RH) and a temperature of 20-25 degrees Celsius (68-77°F). Therefore, humidity is good for urushi lacquer, by nature, and for the base wood as well.
Just keeping the fine Japanese lacquerware in a dry cupboard all through a year is not what you want to do. Periodic Use is the Best Care for your fine Japanese lacquerware since the Moisture it gives to both the lacquer and the wood maintains and extends the quality and the life of both.
Japanese natural urushi lacquerware will literary shine more after your use, due to the moisture given, and the repeated use and wiping with a soft cloth. This is proof of the natural urushi lacquer product and authenticity. It does not happen with a chemical product.
Please be a little careful not to scratch fine lacquerwares with rough ceramics or metals, urushi lacquer coatings are tough but not hard as them. When putting them away, please try to keep your fine Japanese lacquerware from the direct sunlight. Urushi lacquer is vulnerable to UV rays.
< Care Instructions for Genuine Lacquerware >
- Please Do NOT use the lacquerware in a microwave oven.
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Please Do NOT use the lacquerware in a dishwasher and dryer.
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Please Do NOT leave the lacquerware in a refrigerator for a long time. A couple of hours is OK.
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Please Do NOT expose the lacquerware in the direct sunlight for a long time.
- An example indicator for the acceptable duration is that your exposed skin can accept.
- The reason is that the UV rays will degrade the urushi lacquer coating from its structure.
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Please wash by hand using lukewarm water with a soft sponge using liquid mild detergents.
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Please avoid using a scrub sponge or hard sponge that might scratch the surface.
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Please wipe with a dry soft cloth after rinse.
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Please do not stack lacquerwares on/under coarse or rough ceramics, it will damage the surface.
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Please avoid using metal silverware directly on them.
- In case if there is a crack or a chip, please contact us for a repair. Water or any liquid will permeate through those cracks and in the long run it will damage the coatings and the lacquerware.
If you handle with care, it will shine through your life.
* This instruction is not intended for antique or collectible fine Japanese lacquerware. They should be treated specially since they may have small cracks in the lacquer coatings that permeate through to the core wood.
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