Kiso crafts Rice Container, Edo Style, Made In Japan, Wooden (Sawara Cypress), 1.5-cup Capacity

A traditional rice preservation method that embodies the wisdom of people from the past A rice container meticulously crafted by a barrel maker in Kiso using the heartwood of Sawara cypress The wood absorbs excess moisture appropriately, preventing stickiness and preserving the delicious taste of the rice. *Resin may appear on the surface, but this is natural and harmless. *Due to the expansion and contraction of natural wood, the hoops may loosen or come off. Size (approx.): Diameter 18 x Height 12.5 cm Material: Kiso Sawara cypress, copper hoops Country of origin: Japan *Resin may appear on the surface, but this is natural and harmless. *Due to the expansion and contraction of natural wood, the hoops may loosen or come off.