Same aesthetic as the iconic traditional wooden bento boxes, we are featuring a wood ice pail with bamboo tongs.  The fun of roaming ShibataToku's shop is to see the variety things they have created, using the same technique.  Ms. Shibata and Mr. Morita never shy away from trying and exploring, to ensure the Japanese bentwood craft can be utilized as modern functional objects. 
 
Why an ice pail?  Because the wood bucket is known to prevent condensation in food.  So it makes the most sense to be used as ice pail, where you won't have a dripping wet bucket, leaving puddle of water on the table!  Such material intelligence!  Impress you guest with this handmade wooden ice pail, like a piece of art.  Present it as a special gift, or use it in your house party.
 
SHIPPING in included in the price. Email us if you are ordering more items and we can double-check and recalculate shipping to ensure accuracy.  
 
Made with Japanese cedar, with the iconic cherry tree bark stitches.  
Handmade by Mr. Morita and Ms. Shibata.  Own a piece of unique bentwood craft history from Hakata Fukuoka. 
 
*NOTE:  As with handmade items, you will see artisan's marks on the box.  Some visible marks left from the tools is normal.  This is not a factory mass-produced item.  ShibataToku's woodshop uses machines from over 50-60 years ago. Couple of bentwood machines were invented by the early founders as well.  Hence the touch (tactility) is more rustic than items made by modern-day high-speed power tools.  A lot of parts still relies on hand chiseling and trimming.