From the hands of Japanese makers,
to your kitchen table.
Miyajima Collection
Hinoki Shamoji
Hand-carved rice paddle in Japanese cypress, with artisan craft box
Each piece is carved from natural wood, so no two are exactly alike. Grain and finish may differ slightly from the photos shown.
First Batch Edition
$199 $250 USD
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The Maker
Three generations
of one craft
In a small workshop on Miyajima island, the Nakamura family has shaped hinoki cypress into shamoji for over sixty years. Each paddle is carved by hand — no two are alike. The wood is sourced from the mountains of Hiroshima, air-dried for six months, then worked with the same tools the grandfather first used.
The Story
To scoop happiness
Miyajima has been the home of shamoji since 1800, when a monk dreamed of the goddess Benzaiten and carved the first rice paddle in her likeness. Today, the island's shamoji are considered engimono — objects of good fortune. The shape is said to "scoop up" happiness and prosperity.
What People Say
"The feel of the wood is unlike anything from a store. You can tell someone made this with care."
Sarah M. — Portland, OR
"I bought it as a gift for my mother. The packaging was so beautiful she almost didn't want to open it."
James T. — Singapore
"It makes cooking rice feel like a small ritual. I reach for it every evening."
Mika L. — Melbourne
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