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Yakisugi Sidings
Yakisugi sidings are Japanese burnt cedar wood sidings
Yakisugi is a traditional Japanese cedar wood preservation technique in which the surface is slightly charred to increase its durability. It is also called “Shou sugi ban”. Yakisugi has a lot of benefits such as;
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Durable and long lasting
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Weather resident
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Fire retardant
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Water resistant
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Pest/Insect resistant
Available in a variety of colors and finishes for indoor and outdoor use.
For more information, contact us at jp@piaamerica.com.
Shirasu Wall Products
Shirasu wall products are made from Japanese volcano
Shirasu is a high-purity natural inorganic ceramic material produced from volcanic magma in the southern part of the Japanese archipelago. It has many excellent functions as a building material that are friendly to both people and the environment. It is also attracting attention as a valuable new material in the fields of high technology and life science.
Sirasu’s benefits
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Deodorization
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Humidity control
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Air purification
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All natural materials
Available in a variety of colors and finishes.
For more information, contact us at jp@piaamerica.com.
Engineered Wood Floors
These are not just flooring. These are artistic and durable flooring
Parquet is traditional Japanese artistic technique, and it is used in many floorings in Japan. These floorings are not only beautiful but also durable and low maintenance. Some even have unique features such as antibacterial and/or antiviral.
Available in a variety of colors and finishes.
For more information, contact us at jp@piaamerica.com.
Kitchen & Bath Cabinets
These cabinets are simple but sophisticated design with a lot of storage space. There are a variety styles to suit any color or size room.
For more information, contact us at jp@piaamerica.com.
Japanese Urushi Lacquerware
Urushi lacquerware = “japan”
Urushi lacquer is natural lacquer made from lacquer tree grows in Asia. Among them, Japan's climate is perfect for growing high-quality lacquer trees and the country has always produced the finest lacquerwares in terms of both technique and quality.
Urushi lacquerware combines practicality with artistic value. Its durability improves with each coat of lacquer, and the more it is used, the more it develops a rich luster, which is its charm. Its beauty is highly regarded as a traditional Japanese craft. It is also used in Shinto and Buddhist religious ceremonies and carries spiritual symbolism.
Many Japanese Urushi lacquer products have fascinated people from Europe and around the world since the 14th century, and were formerly called "japan."
It takes 10 years for the lacquer sap to be harvested, and only about 200g of Urushi lacquer can be produced from one tree, making it quite valuable.
The origins of Urushi lacquerware
Excavations in Hokkaido, Japan, that began in 2000 unearthed six Urushi lacquer products, and radiocarbon dating in the United States revealed that they were approximately 9,000 years old. These have been confirmed to be the oldest Urushi lacquer products excavated to date in the world. Additionally, the world's oldest lacquer tree branch, dating back 12,600 years, was discovered in Fukui, Japan. Many fine pieces of Urushi lacquerware have also been discovered in the same area.
Benefit of Urushi lacquerware
It has many benefits, including preservative, insect repellent, and antibacterial properties.
It also becomes harder and stronger as the years go by, and its luster deepens.
Go to our online shop to purchase the finest Urushi Lacquerware
