Kuksa Carving Kit with Knife, Sandpaper, and Natural Wax Set

Kuksa Carving Kit with Sandpaper and Natural Wax Set

Create your own Kuksa!
Perfect as a gift for loved ones who enjoy camping and the outdoors.

[Product Features]
- Made with Kiso Hinoki cypress, recognized as the best in Japan.
- Rare wood used in the shrine buildings of Ise Jingu and traditional Japanese crafts.
- Over 250 years old, this premium Hinoki cypress boasts beautiful grain and luster.
- Excellent water resistance; develops a deeper color with age.

[Set Contents]
① DIY Kuksa (semi-finished product) - Regular size
② Beeswax 15g
③ Sandpaper (11cm x 9cm)
   - 1 sheet each of #120, #240, #400

[Size]
15cm x 9cm x H5.5cm

[Capacity]
170ml

[Material]
Natural Kiso Hinoki cypress (Origin: Mt. Ontake)

[Notes]
- Knife and cloth for waxing are not included.
- Please be careful to avoid injury, for example by wearing gloves.
- Avoid rapid drying with a hairdryer or similar methods.

[How to Make]
1. Carve with a knife.
2. Polish with sandpaper.
3. Apply beeswax or oil and let dry.

[What is Kuksa?]
Kuksa is a carved wooden mug traditionally passed down among the Sami people, indigenous to the Lapland region of Northern Europe. It is said that those who receive a Kuksa will be blessed with happiness. The Sami people have a tradition of parents making Kuksas for their children, wishing them happiness upon their birth.

[Kiso Hinoki Cypress]
Kiso Hinoki cypress, over 250 years old, grows on Mt. Ontake, straddling the border of Gifu and Nagano prefectures. This premium cypress is the finest in Japan, characterized by its beautiful, fine grain, refreshing aroma, excellent durability, deep luster, and ease of processing – a testament to the quality nurtured by nature.

Type: Kuksa