Echizen-nuri Large Tray Mokuroku Black Plain Wood Size 15 (Shaku 5) for Engagement Ceremony, Fukusa, and Kinpu

Size: Size 15 (45cm x 31cm x 5cm height)

For formal engagement ceremonies, Size 15 (Shaku 5) is appropriate and can be used with a family crest depending on the purpose.

* Black plain color - no family crest.
* There is a name written on the back (will be shipped as is, without erasing the name).

* The black line in the first image is a reflection of the room's ceiling during photography and is not a scratch or stain. It is in perfect condition.

[About Hirobuta]
Used to place documents, etc., during engagement ceremonies or when giving formal gifts.

[About Lacquer]
The higher the quality, the better the wood and the more coats of lacquer are applied, giving it a sense of weight.
Lacquerware is often produced in the Hokuriku region, with Echizen-nuri and Wajima-nuri being particularly famous.

A Hirobuta (広蓋) is a large, rimmed black lacquered tray used for formal gift-giving occasions such as engagement ceremonies, wedding celebrations, and the exchange of wedding furnishings.
Originally, it was a repurposed lid of a clothing chest, and it is common to place a family crest in the center. It is a tool used to elegantly present documents or money envelopes during ceremonies.

- Main Features and Uses of Hirobuta -
* Role: Used for presenting engagement money, documents, receipts, wedding gifts, and wedding furnishings to the recipient.
* Structure: A black lacquered (urushi-coated) square tray with shallow depth and a distinctive rim.
* Decoration: It is customary to place a gold family crest (such as Maru ni Chigai Taka no Ha) in the center to signify its formality.
* Background of Use: Originally derived from the use of lids from Karabitsu (唐櫃), which were used to store kimonos as wedding attire.
* Kansai Customs: Particularly favored in the Kansai region when giving gifts, especially at weddings.
* Used as a Set: Typically used in combination with a Hirobuta, a Kake Fukusa (ideally with a family crest), and a Furoshiki (Hakusan Tsumugi silk).

* Kake Fukusa and Furoshiki (Hakusan Tsumugi silk) are also available, so please take a look.