"Natsume" small bone urn made of Aizu paulownia wood, finished with beeswax, to hold precious things
A warm and caring prayer to gently protect your loved ones
"Natsume" small bone urn made of Aizu paulownia wood, finished with beeswax, to hold precious things
Product Specifications
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Size: H80×W60×D60
Contents: 100ml
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Aizu Paulownia
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Wiped lacquer finish
About the product
◎ Only 2.3% of the wood used is made from rare domestic Aizu Paulownia wood
◎Prevents mold growth on remains
◎Handmade by craftsmen
This is a small, warm paulownia urn, carefully carved one by one by a woodcarver from Aizu.
A form of prayer that makes you feel the presence of your loved ones and makes you want to speak to them.
"Thank you" "I'm off"...
The soft and elegant texture of Aizu paulownia wood blends seamlessly into your daily life.
A compact design memorial that blends in with modern life. The silky smooth wood surface and beautiful, clear grain of Aizu paulownia wood.
・Aizu paulownia has excellent insulating properties and can be used in any season Maintains a constant humidity level inside the pot
Japanese people and Paulownia
Following the legend that "the phoenix will live in the paulownia tree" when times of peace arrives, it is said that the paulownia crest began to be used in Japan from the time of Emperor Saga as a prayer for peace. Even today, the "five-seven paulownia" is used as the emblem of the Japanese government. Paulownia has not only been regarded as sacred, but also has been used as a material for kimono storage boxes due to its excellent moisture absorption and breathability, making it an essential part of the lives of Japanese people as it is indispensable for protecting important clothing and food.
Only 2.3% of Aizu Paulownia wood is domestically produced - the rarity of the wood
However, the long-term influx of cheap paulownia wood from overseas has caused the price of domestic paulownia wood to fall, resulting in a serious situation in which nearly 98% of domestic consumption is foreign wood, resulting in a high dependency on imports. Meanwhile, in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, which accounts for two-thirds of the domestic paulownia wood production, enthusiastic research and reforestation have been carried out from the Edo period to the present day, and the region is known as a producer of the highest quality paulownia. Efforts are being made every day with a high awareness of sustainability to prevent the depletion of the high-quality domestic paulownia wood that Japan has nurtured since ancient times, and to pass on this local resource to future generations.
Prevent mold on your precious cremated ashes and bones
As the empirical data shows, the excellent moisture-regulating properties of paulownia have been confirmed to keep the humidity inside the container (urn) at a high level, and Aizu paulownia is expected to suppress the development of mold on ashes and bones.
To keep in your heart the preciousness and gratitude of your deceased loved ones, we recommend using domestic paulownia wood, which has been loved throughout Japanese history and culture since ancient times and is now a rare material.
Demonstration data on the humidity-regulating effect of Aizu paulownia *Survey conducted at Fukushima Prefectural High-Tech Plaza in 2023
