Antique Japanese Sewing Box — Kirinoki, 1880, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-309-1)

Antique Japanese Sewing Box — Kirinoki, 1880, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-309-1)

SKU:
25M-309-1
$150.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 11 1/2"W x 7"D x 9"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Sewing Box (Haribako) — Kiri & Keyaki Wood, 1880s, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-309-1)
A Cabinet of Quiet Industry and Artful Order

This exquisite antique Japanese haribako (sewing box) from the late 1800s is a testament to the beauty of functionality, embodying the harmony between craftsmanship and daily life in Meiji-era Japan. Fashioned from a stunning combination of Kiri (paulownia) and Keyaki (zelkova elm) woods, the box glows with a warm amber tone and mesmerizing, tiger-stripe wood grain patterns that shift like waves in morning light.

Behind its compact form lies a thoughtful arrangement of drawers and compartments designed to store sewing tools, threads, and keepsakes. Iron pulls and fittings add a subtle touch of rustic elegance, completing a piece that feels both intimate and enduring. Whether used for its original purpose or repurposed as a treasure chest for modern essentials, this box is a beautiful reminder of the artistry that once enriched the everyday.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1880s, Meiji Period

  • Material: Keyaki (zelkova elm), Kiri (paulownia), iron hardware

  • Use: Traditional sewing box (haribako), or modern keepsake chest

  • Features:

    • Rich keyaki grain with a dynamic ripple pattern

    • Hand-forged iron drawer pulls

    • Four functional drawers with traditional Japanese joinery

    • Beautiful aged patina

  • Dimensions: 11 1/2"W x 7"D x 9"H

  • Condition: Excellent antique condition with expected wear for age

A quiet heirloom from a bygone era—where even the humblest tools were housed with grace and intention.

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size:
11 1/2"W x 7"D x 9"H