Hand-Etched Birch Rice Paddle

For inspiration, Jaejin Choi looks to the past, moved by the way pieces only increase in desirability as time goes by. This rice paddle continues the narrative of fusing the old with the new; handcrafted from birch wood and finished with natural beeswax, it has a unique colour and grain that highlights the beauty of its natural materials. It’s perfect for using with rice – both serving and storing – and is complete with a hand-chiselled pattern on the inner that helps with grip.

Material: birch wood
Country of origin: Japan
Dimensions: 23cm (l) x 7.5cm (w) / 9.0" (l) x 2.9" (w)
Cleaning: handwash only
Colour: brown

Based in Gyeongsan, South Korea, real-life tree studio Jaejin Choi creates handcrafted wooden items that are thoughtful and purposeful, but also a delight to see and hold. Each kitchen utensil is hand-carved using chisels and carefully chipped into smooth, minimalist forms that’ll make light work of cooking and serving. They’re finished with small-but-significant details that are added with functionality in mind, like hand-chiselled patterns and natural beeswax applications – something that helps to enhance the unique grain and characteristics of each wood.

Product number: 2214103001

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