Vol. 21 MONAKA's Original Tiered Jewelry Box: Where Japanese Craftsmanship Lives On

- Beautiful fabrics, weaves, and shapes. Each has a story -

At MONAKA, we believe that one of our important missions is not only to create jewelry but also to convey the "Japanese craftsmanship" and "power of materials" behind it.

We aim to connect Japan's wonderful techniques, culture, and beautiful craftsmanship to the future through the products we offer. With this in mind, we have created an original jewelry box, adorned with special fabrics carefully designed and produced in Japan.

original jewelry box. Let us explain it to you.

 

"How the Jubako Jewelry Box Came to Be"

Wrapping the "shape of usability" cultivated over 10 years in beautiful fabric

This time, we have three types of boxes: two types of stackable jewelry boxes and one type for carrying.

The prototype for these boxes is an original stackable design developed about 10 years ago through trial and error within MONAKA, with the aim of "smoothly introducing jewelry to customers without making them wait."

I had always wanted to make jewelry boxes as products, but everyone's jewelry collection is different, and the size of their storage space naturally varies. I was struggling to decide on the size and design, wondering what criteria to use.

At that time, a customer at the store casually said, "I might not find such an easy-to-use box anywhere else," and that was a real eye-opener for me.

It had become so integrated into my daily life, used like air, that I myself had overlooked its value. So this time, I redesigned it based on the criterion of "adding aesthetic value to professional functionality."

"Harmony between the Meaning of Jubako and the Meaning of Jewelry"

Jewelry embodies the happiness and efforts in a person's life

 

Jubako (tiered boxes) have long held auspicious meanings, such as "overlapping blessings" and "overlapping celebrations."

At MONAKA, we believe that jewelry embodies the happy moments in a person's life and can also symbolize the trajectory of their life's efforts.

In that sense, placing jewelry in this designed box feels very harmonious.

The sight of the beautifully stacked boxes themselves fills the heart, and the sparkle that meets the eye each time the lid is opened beautifully colors daily life and the start of a new day with a bright and positive feeling.

 "Beautiful Clasps Finished with Sanada Himo and the Kasane Motif"

For the ties that secure the boxes, we used Sumiyaki's Sanada Himo, which is also used for MONAKA's shoppers.

Because it is a sturdy type, equivalent to a fukuro-obi grade, it has a slight thickness.

To ensure that the box does not tilt due to this thickness and can be placed stably, we created a "groove for the strap" on the bottom surface of the lowest box, designing it to sit flat and beautifully.

Furthermore, for the clasps, we created two brass pieces of MONAKA's popular ring "kasane" and fashioned them into original metal fittings.

This adds an elegant accent to the box's appearance, maintaining the jewelry's aesthetic.

 

"Jubako Jewelry Box Specifications"

This time, we created two sizes.
A larger size, which MONAKA also uses in stores, and a smaller size for those with fewer items.

Both basic sets come with three trays and one lid.
The interior specifications of the boxes are available in three types: rings, earrings/necklaces (with clips), and watches/larger necklaces.

We will now introduce the specifications for each.

・Rings

You can insert rings in 5 rows. The larger box can store approximately 00 rings, and the smaller box can store approximately 00 rings. You can easily take out what you want without stress, and you can store both large stones and small rings together by adjusting the spacing, making it very convenient to see all your jewelry at a glance. Since many people love rings, I think many will add this tray.

・Earrings / Necklaces

The larger box has 8 compartments, and the smaller box has 4 compartments, each with the same number of clips. You can store earrings and necklaces by attaching them to the clips, or you can place them directly in the compartments to prevent jewelry from clashing. The necklace clips can also be used for storage in the "watches/larger necklaces" section, so please use whichever is more convenient for your collection.

・Watches / Larger Necklaces

This tray is divided into two sections for storing watches and larger necklaces. The divider can be removed to create a single large tray, making it suitable for simply arranging all your frequently worn items here. If you purchase additional necklace clips and use them to store earrings in a row, it can hold a considerable amount. (We use it that way in our store.)

These can be purchased additionally depending on the type and quantity of jewelry you own.

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