cherry bark work; cherry bark craft
Traditional Japanese craft using the bark of the cherry tree to create boxes, trays, and other decorative items. Often associated with the Kakunodate region.
Kakunodate's cherry bark work is a beautiful traditional craft.
He carefully uses a cherry bark tea caddy.
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional craft.
Alternative spelling using 桜皮 (cherry bark) to clarify the material; less common than 樺細工.
Compound of 樺 (kaba, 'birch' or 'cherry bark') and 細工 (saiku, 'craftwork'). The term originally referred to birch bark work, but in Japan it is strongly associated with cherry bark craft.