3 imagesIwayado Tansu 69cm Single-Door Chest, Black Wiped Lacquer with Silver Hardware
岩谷堂箪笥 69幅片開き黒拭き漆 シルバー色金具 即納品 【展示現品】【送料無料】【開梱設置】
69cm single-door, black wiped lacquer, silver hardware桐たんすの飯沢
5.0 / 4 reviews
Iwayado chests
Japanese name岩谷堂箪笥
Iwayado tansu comes from the Iwayado area of Oshu Esashi in Iwate, where years-dried keyaki and kiri, visible lacquered grain, and hand-worked metal fittings turn wooden chests into lasting household storage.
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3 imagesIwayado Tansu Wheeled Chest
岩谷堂箪笥 車箪笥 展示品【アウトレット】【送料無料】【開梱設置】
display item桐たんすの飯沢
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3 imagesIwayado Tansu Keyaki Urushi Single-Door Chest
岩谷堂箪笥 69幅片開き 即納品 【在庫品 即納】【送料無料】【開梱設置】
69 cm single-door桐たんすの飯沢
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3 imagesIwayado Tansu Organizing Chest
岩谷堂箪笥 120巾整理箪笥 在庫品 即納 【送料無料】【開梱設置】
120 x 45 x 85 cm桐たんすの飯沢
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Iwayado Tansu 69cm Single-Door Chest, Black Wiped Lacquer with Silver Hardware 69cm single-door, black wiped lacquer, silver hardwareLowest price | ¥242,000 | 桐たんすの飯沢 | 5.0 / 4 reviews | View on Rakuten → |
Iwayado Tansu Keyaki Urushi Single-Door Chest 69 cm single-doorLowest priceMost reviewed | ¥242,000 | 桐たんすの飯沢 | 4.9 / 12 reviews | View on Rakuten → |
Iwayado Tansu Wheeled Chest display item | ¥330,000 | 桐たんすの飯沢 | 4.5 / 4 reviews | View on Rakuten → |
Iwayado Tansu Organizing Chest 120 x 45 x 85 cm | ¥348,000 | 桐たんすの飯沢 | 5.0 / 5 reviews | View on Rakuten → |
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Keyaki, Lacquer, and Hand-Hammered Fittings in Oshu Esashi
Iwayado tansu begins in the Iwayado area of Oshu Esashi, Iwate, where a wooden chest carries place, grain, lacquer, and metal fittings at once. The body is made from woods such as keyaki and kiri after years of air drying; the surface is finished with fuki-urushi or kijiro lacquer; the drawer front can carry hand-hammered fittings shaped with dragons, lions, and arabesques.
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Where this product is officially registered, designated, or recognized in Japan.
Traditional craft
Designated a Traditional Craft (dentō kōgeihin) by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
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What is Iwayado chests called in Japanese?
It is written as 岩谷堂箪笥 in Japanese. Search Rakuten and other Japanese sites with that spelling — the English name will not bring up the listings.
What is Iwayado chests?
Iwayado tansu is a wooden household storage furniture family from the Iwayado area of Oshu Esashi, Iwate. Its Tenmei-era origin links Iwayado lord Iwaki Muramasa, retainer Mishina Mozaemon, wheeled chests, and nagamochi. Makers saw logs, dry wood for years through kigarashi, choose parts by use, finish visible grain with fuki-urushi or kijiro lacquer, and add hand-hammered metal fittings with locks. Iwayado Kurashina extends the same materials into small goods and furniture.
What makes Iwayado chests distinct, and why is it a Iwate specialty?
Iwayado tansu received traditional-craft designation on March 5, 1982. Locking fittings allow Iwayado tansu to serve the role of a household safe. Named Iwayado tansu forms include seiri chests, wheeled chests, stair chests, sideboards, and Buddhist altars. The producer cooperative is based in Oshu Esashi Atago Aza Ebishima, within Iwate's Oshu Esashi.
How is Iwayado chests used or eaten?
Seiri tansu forms are used for storing clothing and household items. Locking metal fittings let Iwayado tansu serve as a household safe when needed. Beyond classic chest shapes, the family includes stair chests, sideboards, and Buddhist altars used as interior furniture.
How do you care for Iwayado chests?
Keep wood, bamboo, and lacquer out of prolonged soaking, dishwashers, and direct sun — wipe dry after use and let them air out in the shade. For metal and fabric goods, follow the care notes on the listing.
Is Iwayado chests a good gift or something to take home?
Most options are shelf-stable, boxed, and travel well, so they suit gifting or bringing home. Confirm the final storage and delivery terms on the Rakuten listing.
Where can I buy Iwayado chests?
On Rakuten: the shops listed here right now are 桐たんすの飯沢. We don't sell directly; purchase, payment, stock, and delivery are all handled on the Rakuten product page.