Edo Sushi Tray

Inspired by the notion of ‘intervention’ by nature or man, this piece asks the question – how does an intervention alter our sense of the object? We began by developing and experimenting with materials other than wood. And after many long months of experimenting, we hit upon an amber resin made by a Tibetan family in the lower reaches of the Himalayas. Together with our craftspeople we began to explore the range of this material and the present collection emerged.

This piece is made entirely by hand using responsibly and locally sourced Sheesham or Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo) which is seasoned over a period of time using traditional methods. The piece is then hand cut by the artisans by carefully selecting the piece that would best celebrate the grains in the wood. Once the form has been developed the resin is inserted into the wood by gently and precisely carving out the form. The piece is then sanded and polished using an edible linseed oil before it is left to dry naturally. Each piece is worked on over a period of days.