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Hinoki cypress from the Shimanto River basin made into furniture! A crystalline body of rich nature and Japanese culture.
Featuring SHIMANTO HINOKI FURNITURE WORKS

Hinoki cypress from the Shimanto River basin is made into furniture!
A crystalline body of rich nature and Japanese culture.

In the basin of the Shimanto River in the southwestern part of Shikoku, the annual precipitation reaches two to three times that of Tokyo and Osaka. A Japanese and modern furniture brand using only Shimanto cypress, which has been nurtured by the benefits of this soil, has made its debut. The name of the brand is "SHIMANTO HINOKI FURNITURE WORKS (SHFW). We headed to Shimanto Town in late autumn to document the extremely honest craftsmanship of making something from local products and the natural beauty of Shimanto that attracts visitors so much.

KAYA

¥198,000 (SMALL) This table is made by joining four pieces of Shimanto cypress skirting boards and using the ears of the cypress on both sides of the top board as they are. By minimizing the processing of the knots and ears, the original aroma and texture of the cypress can be felt. The legs are made of iron and are as thin as possible to create a simple impression.

CELI

¥206,800 This cabinet is made of Shimanto cypress baseboard with a design that makes the most of the knots and ears. There are three drawers of different sizes and three smaller drawers for storing smaller items. The space below can hold A4-size documents.

NONO

¥31,900 Side table made of a single piece of Shimanto cypress with ears. Its simple design harmonizes with a variety of interiors, such as sofa or bedside.

KUKI

Each ¥27,500 This stool is made from a log of Shimanto cypress that is about 30 years old. The top surface is slightly shaved for comfort. It can be used as an auxiliary chair or as an interior decoration to place small items or as a planter for plants.

ICHI

¥80,300 (SMALL) KAYA (dining table)A bench that can be used as a set with Designed using a single piece of Shimanto Hinoki cypress with the ears as they are. Available in two sizes: LARGE and SMALL.

NARU

38,500 yen This bottle cooler is made directly from Shimanto cypress logs. The racks (cracks) created during the drying process and the bottom surface are filled with blue-green resin that evokes the image of the clear, transparent Shimanto River. While maintaining the texture of the cypress logs, the poured water and ice are dyed in a color like the clear stream of the Shimanto River.

INFORMATION

SHIMANTO HINOKI FURNITURE WORKS

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Shimanto Town Forestry Association Taisho Laminated Wood Factory: Hayashi/Hirota
info@shfw.jp