Wooden Scoop - Uda Masashi
This spoon is carved out from a single piece of hard-wood. Made in Japan by wood artist Uda Masashi.
Each spoon is unique with its asymmetrical scoop, and is finished with 100 % plant-based oil.
Originally made for measuring loose tea leaf. The back of this spoon is flat, so it can be used for serving salt, herbs or a condiment on the table.
Well-dried and seasoned Japanese cherry or walnut wood is used. 'Hard wood' items would not warp 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 wood. Iron dioxide is a traditional dyeing method and food safe. Wax resistant is also used with this item.
Dimensions: approx.
12 x 4.8 cm
4.75 x 1.9 inches
Sold separately. Price is for single item only.
About the Artist
Uda Masashi is designer and 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. Browse on the artist page here.
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
These wooden items are treated with 100 % plant-based oil. Oil could transfer onto the wall or paper when it is new.
Apply any plant based oil when the wood looks dry after years of use. Our suggestion is using linseed or walnut oil. Wipe off any excess oil after application and let the item air-dried completely.
