Hinoki Kimasu Containers

These boxes have many uses around the house. Traditionally used to measure rice, these small boxes are also great for catching any overflow from a generous pour of sake. I use them around the house as organizers, specifically in the bathroom, and as a catch-all dish for odds and ends. Sold separately  DETAILS: 6.75 x 3.5 in or 5.5 x 2.75 in | Salvaged Hinoki, hand-wash only | Produced in Japan MORE: Founded in 1924 by Narajiro Umezawa, the company initially produced wooden buttons for military uniforms during the Pacific War. However, during the post-war reconstruction period, it began crafting a range of other wooden items, including dining tables and washboards. Umezawa remains a small woodworking business located in Mie Prefecture, part of the Kansai region in Japan. Situated between Japan’s most famous timber-producing areas, like Gifu and Nara prefectures. While most of their competitors have transitioned to machines, Umezawa continues to make all pieces meticulously by hand