KOMODARU FURNITURE

ABOUT KOMODARU

A komodaru is a wooden barrel designed to transport sake during the Edo period. The taru(wooden barrel part) is wrapped with a straw mat or komo, and then tied with rope. The komo is often used as a “label” of sorts to distinguish between various brands of sake. While komodaru still store sake, most are used as a decorative piece in Japanese restaurants and bars to showcase the brands they offer at their establishment.
Komodaru are also used for celebrations in Japan, such as for weddings. Kagamibiraki, is a tradition when the lid of the barrel (called kagami) is opened with the tap of a mallet. After the komodaru is opened, a toast is made to wish happiness and success for the newlyweds.
Today Kishimoto Kichiji Shouten continues to manufacture komodaru just as in ancient Japan; each barrel is hand-made to perfection. These komodaru customs and traditions have been passed down from generation to generation for over 400 years.
There are only a few companies manufacturing ‘komodaru’ in the world currently. Kishimoto Kichiji Syouten has been making not only ‘komodaru’ but also smaller and various version of ‘komodaru’ (mini kagamibiraki set and other gift items) since we started almost 150 years ago.

How to use KOMODARU FURNITURE

This can be used as a unique Japanese-style furniture not only as a seat for customers in stores but also in reception or business negotiation spaces.
If you remove the top board of the table, the inside of komodaru can be used as a storage space.
Also, there are three sizes of storage boxes, which can also be used as stools.

KOMODARU FURNITURE

The Japanese word, “taisetsu” means “precious”, “irreplaceable” and “love dearly”. “Komodaru” have been used for transporting ‘sake’ from the ancient times in Japan.
And still ‘sake’ to devote to God is transported in ‘komodaru’ now. “Komodaru”-furnitures are designed based on three important themes as we consider they are very ‘taisetsu’ irreplaceable.

小紋樽(KOMON_DARU)

季節－TOKI－
Season("komon_daru")

"Komondaru" was designed based on traditional kimono pattern "komon" combined the appreciation for each season throughout the year.

家紋樽(KAMON_DARU)

There are various symbol marks,called "kamon" assigned to each family in Japan. Although these are used less often in these days,it still holds each family's symbol and shows its pride.

鶴亀－TSURUKAME－

There is a saying in Japan,that a Crane has one thousand years of life,compared to a turtle's ten thousand. These iconic motifs among the family crest are inherited by families.

家紋マニア－KAMON MANIA－

The 200 colorful patterns were selected from more than 10,000 varieties of Kamo.

神樽(KAMI_DARU)

神－KAMI－
GOD("kami_daru")

The Japanese myth is consisted of nature itself such as sun,ocean and mountains. We,Japanese,have been believing there are God in each natural resource. Tose ancient stories are to appreciate and to fear them at the same time.

Artdirector & Designer

Artdirector & Designer GAKU OGAKI: In the planning and design of corporate advertising, productdevelopment,
CI, VI, package design, web design and etc. and by placing branding in the view,
the art direction and design of concept and all visual communication,
there are achievements and effects. A number of domestic and international awards
in advertising and design are received in relation to the planning and production.; www.asitanosikaku.jp

Specification, size and weight

barrel	Small	Medium	Large	Table
size	φ40.0×H36.7(cm) φ15.8×H14.5(inch)	φ47.5×H50.2(cm) φ18.7×H19.8(inch)	φ58.5×H58.7(cm) φ23.0×H23.1(inch)	φ58.0×H59.0(cm) φ22.9×H23.3(inch)
weights	5.0(kg) 11.0(lb)	8.5(kg) 18.8(lb)	13.16(kg) 29.0(lb)	11.46(kg) 25.3(lb)
Table TP	acryl(red)	acryl(clear)		glass
size	φ75.0×T1.0(cm) φ29.5×H0.4(inch)
weights	5.5(kg) 12.2(lb)	5.4(kg) 12.0(lb)		11.0(kg) 24.3(lb)
Material
	Barrel：ceder　/　Komo：polyethylene　/　Rope：polypropylene　/　 Foot/metal fitting：ABS resin,steel,rubber　/　Protector：styrofoam　／ Hoop：bamboo　/　Braid：silk

Products

Caution

This product is handmade, so a certain degree of individual difference might be caused
It is totally made-to-order, so we usually take more than 3 months to produce it.
Also, we are producing the komodaru furniture for indoor use.
So the outdoor use of the product might cause unexpected damage or anything.