Sato Mokko: Irodori Tamatebako Treasure Box in Shocking Pink Lacquer (Pop Color Series)

Irodori Tamatebako Treasure Box in Shocking Pink Lacquer (Pop Color Series)

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Where Tradition Resonates with Innovation

Reimagining tradition with the brilliance of playful creativity.

For centuries, the Tamatebako has symbolized a treasured box for keeping precious things safe. Now, adorned in vivid pop colors, it is reborn for the modern age.

This work Irodori Tamatebako, is a masterpiece carefully crafted by the skilled artisan Keiichiro Sato. It unites craftsmanship refined over many years with the bold sensibility of contemporary pop art. The serene elegance of traditional artistry is infused with the dynamic energy of striking color, creating a one-of-a-kind presence.

Design Highlights

• Sophisticated Octagonal Form
  The body features an auspicious octagonal shape, believed to bring good fortune. Cut-out details on the lid and body reveal luxurious gold decoration inside, offering different expressions from every angle.
• Energetic Colors
  Vivid tones such as sky blue and sun yellow add a bright accent to modern interiors, instantly transforming any space into a contemporary gallery.
• Premium Presentation
  Delivered in a custom paulownia wood box bearing the artisan’s seal, complete with decorative cord. Enjoy the sense of anticipation and ceremony before even opening the box.

A Place of Honor for Your Treasures

Use it as a jewelry box, or as a timeless interior art object. Perfect as a gift for a special anniversary or as a reward for yourself. While preserving the excitement of lifting the lid, it proposes a new form of craftsmanship that blends seamlessly into today’s lifestyle.

Respectful of tradition, yet never confined by convention.
A treasure box that answers the refined eye of those who seek something truly inspiring.

Product Details

• Name: Irodori Tamatebako (Pop Color Series)
• Crafted by: Keiichiro Sato
• Available Color: Sun Yellow (limited production for each color) 
• Included Accessories: Custom paulownia wood box, braided decorative cord, protective cushion, artwork description card

Main Body

• Dimensions: Height 120 mm / Diameter 240 mm
• Weight: 1.7 kg (per unit)
• Material: Japanese zelkova wood 

Finish

• Mirror-finish urethane resin coating (piano lacquer finish)
• Kyoto braided cord (hand-braided using pure silk Karauchi cord)
• Silk cushion (Kyoto pure silk)

Care Instructions

Each piece is individually finished by hand. Please enjoy for years to come the unique warmth of artisan craftsmanship and the striking contrast of contemporary color.

Artist’s Profile

Master Artisan of Contemporary Japanese Furniture
Third-Generation Head of Sato Mokko

Born into the distinguished Sato Mokko workshop—founded in 1934 in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture—Keiichiro Sato is the third-generation heir to a lineage long revered for exceptional craftsmanship. Once known locally by the saying, “For bridal furnishings, go to Sato Mokko,” the atelier built its reputation through refined heirloom furniture and traditional architectural woodwork.

From an early age, Sato absorbed the discipline of master craftsmanship under the guidance of his grandfather, Zenjuro. He inherited techniques rooted in shrine and temple architecture, including intricate kumiko latticework, complex structural joinery, and precision cabinetry—foundations that would later define his artistic language.

At seventeen, he encountered a defining turning point when the family business faced severe financial hardship under the second generation. Taking on responsibility at a young age, Sato sustained traditional commissions while simultaneously pursuing an independent vision—one that would unite heritage craftsmanship with contemporary form.

Guided by the belief that true craftsmanship is timeless, Sato established his signature genre of Creative Japanese Furniture: works that combine rare solid Japanese zelkova, authentic urushi lacquer, gold leaf, and centuries-old techniques with a bold contemporary sensibility. His creations transcend conventional furniture, emerging instead as collectible works of functional art that embody the Japanese ideal of beauty through utility.

In recent years, his work has received recognition both in Japan and internationally. Exhibitions include the Paris International Salon (recommended invitation), the Cartago Museum in Costa Rica (presented at the request of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs), exhibitions in Dalian, China, and selection for the Japan–France Contemporary Art World Exhibition for his work TAMATEBAKO. His works have also been presented at The National Art Center, Tokyo, alongside numerous museum exhibitions, solo shows, and publications.

In 2023, a devastating fire destroyed his factory, showroom, tools, and materials accumulated over decades. Yet within only seven months, Sato resumed production—an act that reflects the resilience and uncompromising spirit that define master artisanship.

Today, Keiichiro Sato continues to shape wood in pursuit of works intended to endure not merely for a lifetime, but for generations—objects of substance, beauty, and permanence, created with a view toward the centuries ahead.