Rippled Castor Aralia Floral Tray
Rippled Castor Aralia Floral Tray
Rippled Castor Aralia Floral Tray
Rippled Castor Aralia Floral Tray
Rippled Castor Aralia Floral Tray
Rippled Castor Aralia Floral Tray
Rippled Castor Aralia Floral Tray
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Rippled Castor Aralia Floral Tray

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Han Donghun
Castor Aralia Wood
Dimensions: 13.5L x 9W x 1.25H

The Castor Aralia tree was often planted at the gate of a dwelling or barn. The folklore goes that because the branches and trunk are full of thorns, the tree would drive away spirits and ghosts. The Castor Aralia was also used for medicine to treat everything from liver disease to skin disorders. Namu Home Goods artist Han Donhun used this historic tree to fashion a tray or catchall with a floral edged pattern. The tray has hand chiseled ripples all over and is finished it in Ottchil, an UNESCO heritage protected finish made from the sap of the Rhys tree.

Note: Namu Home Goods GIFT SHOP item. This piece is not gallery-quality, but instead for everyday use and enjoyment. 

Care:  Safe for dried food. Wipe with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not submerge in water.

Han Donghun Woodwork

These days, he still feels like he doesn’t know much about wood (even after a decade).

Han Donghun majored in graphic design and his first corporate job was a furniture design company. He personally tried woodworking after working a couple years as a graphic designer and found the most enjoyment from whittling wood. It’s been 10 years since he started woodworking and currently works out of his studio in Busan. He teaches woodworking at times as well. When he was young, he liked to work with his hands, to draw and making things. He made his decision then to do something creative.He needs to always be moving his hands and even when its vacation, he likes to go to his studio to work. These days, he still feels like he doesn’t know much about wood (even after a decade) and so he is still learning as he works. He’s been at it because it is still fun.

Han Donghun
Han Donghun