Wooden Brooch - Uda Masashi
This wooden brooch is carved out from a single piece of hard-wood. Made in Japan by wood artist Uda Masashi.
Each brooch is unique with its design and whittling mark, and finished with 100 % plant-based oil. Dark ones are ebonized with natural dye.
On the back, the pin is not glued, but securely screwed into the wood. See the image.
Well-dried and seasoned Japanese cherry or walnut wood is used. 'Hard wood' items would not warp or crack over time and last longer than 'green wood' (fresh and not dried) ones thanks to the absence of moisture in the fibre.
Iron and vinegar are used to dye the wood. Iron dioxide is a traditional dyeing method and food safe. Wax resistant method is also applied with this piece.
Dimensions: approx.
A) natural colour
4.5 x 3.9 cm
1.78 x 1.54 inches
B) ebonised tulip
4.5 x 3.9 cm
1.78 x 1.54 inches
C) ebonised butterfly
6 x 4 cm
2.37 x 1.58 inches
Sold separately. Price is for single item only.
About the Maker
Uda Masashi is a woodworker who crafts tableware and home items from locally and responsibly sourced wood. All his pieces are carefully hand carved and one of a kind.
The pieces Uda creates are relaxed, friendly and warm. Many are designed asymmetrically, warped or round-edged, embracing irregular organic form, and make people smile. Naturally these pieces connect with the user's feeling and produce an emotional tie.
Uda uses natural dye, including Japanese indigo, to stain wood and also combines with wax technique. his tableware are treated with pure plants oil and food safe. Japanese cherry, walnut, chestnut are the most used variety of wood.
Uda studied furniture design at polytechnic and worked as stage setter as well as furniture maker. Later he found his passion on rather smaller functional objects and set up his own studio, Monom.
Monom is tucked in a quiet mountain village in Chichibu in Japan, where many people travel to see the maker and buy new pieces.Care
Please wash this item by hand. Not dishwasher safe.
It is not recommendable to leave wooden item soaked in water. Let this item air dried completely after washing up with soapy water.
This item is treated with 100 % plant based oil, which could transfer when it is new.
Apply any oil when the wood starts to look like dry. For tableware, natural plant oil such as linseed, walnut or tung oil if available. Wipe off any excess oil after application.
