MONMAYA is a traditional cabinet maker with a history of 140 years based in Sendai in Northern Japan. Every cabinet is hand-made using high quality wood and the works become more beautiful as they age. MONMAYA has worked with young designers to develop a range of contemporary products using this traditional craft.
Rika Kawato designed a wine rack using traditional sendai cabinetmaking method: a smooth and translucent finish with urushi lacquer which heightens the beauty of wood grain, and iron metal ornaments with intricate pattern.
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