Robata Japanese Tray

These beautiful trays are made from ‘hariko’ papier-mâché: a traditional Japanese craft where printed paper is layered over a mould made from wood or clay. The paper hardens solidly in shape but the tray remains light.

They’re made by the artisans of the Shinkogei workshop, founded by a local artist high up in the Hida mountains. Shinkogei depict everyday life and nature in their mountainous surroundings, their classic woodblock prints capturing the changing seasons and a slower pace of life.

Use it as a functional tray or even hang on the wall as a decorative print. Comes with a hook on the back to hang.

‘Robata’ refers to ‘fireside cooking’ in Japanese.