Toothpick Container

Ryuji Mitani

• Introduction

  I am a Toothpick Container. I keep things tidy, one point at a time.

   

• Curator's Notes 

  There’s a small satisfaction in seeing even the most ordinary object treated with care. This toothpick container is made for standard American-sized toothpicks, but that’s where its familiarity ends. The black walnut body is finished with coats of urushi lacquer, giving it a rich, dark sheen that deepens the grain and adds a layer of protection against humidity, making it suitable even for the bathroom.

  I love the restrained refinement of it. The lacquer is so delicate you can still feel the texture of the wood beneath, and the color sits somewhere between espresso and black. It’s a small object that celebrates the value of craftsmanship in the everyday.

   

  Toothpick Container was curated by Stevenson Aung

   

• Designer/Maker 

   

  Maker: Ryuji Mitani

   

  Designer: Ryuji Mitani

   

• Specifications

  Dimensions: 2.0" (w) x 2.0" (l) x 4.3" (h) or 50mm (w) x 50mm (l) x 110mm (h)

   

  Weight:  2.0 oz or 57 g

   

  Materials: Black Walnut, Urushi Lacquer

   

• Details
  • Handcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan
    
  • Finished with a food-safe urushi lacquer that lends a rich, dark brown tone, enhancing the natural grain
    
  • Thoughtfully sized to accommodate standard American toothpicks
    
  • Do not soak urushi lacquered pieces in water for prolonged periods
    
  • Wash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap
  • Rinse with warm water
    
  • Wipe with a cloth and dry well
    
  • Do not machine dish wash
    
  • Each piece is unique and will have variations   
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