Kenta Nakanishi Bowl Nara

Maker / Kenta Nakanishi　Material / Wood　Region / Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture

"Comfortable to use, comfortable to display."

As these words suggest, Kenta Nakanishi's works are appealing for their comfortable usability and refined appearance.

Mr. Nakanishi, whose hobby is mountain climbing, originally made tools for outdoor activities.
He said that he makes his pieces with an awareness of creating elegant objects that naturally blend into daily life.

They are crafted with attention to detail, such as how shadows fall when light hits them and the unity of the wood grain.

This is a small bowl with a handle, made from oak wood.

It can be used for nuts or snacks, or for serving side dishes during meals.
Its palm-sized form makes you want to use it casually at the daily dinner table.

The small handle gives it the appearance of a tool as well as a vessel. It makes the gestures of carrying it to the table or picking it up feel somehow pleasant.

The calm wood texture and strong grain unique to oak wood blend well with simple dishes. The soft expression unique to wooden tableware adds warmth to the dining table.

Even after use, its beauty makes you want to leave it on the shelf.
It's a vessel that will accompany your daily moments and make you want to use it for a long time.