{"product_id":"bento-box-bois-de-cedre-laque-motif-koi-700-ml-18013568-mm","title":"Lacquered cedar wood bento box with Koi pattern, 700 ml, 180*135*68 mm","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eBento boxes (or \"お弁当\" in Japanese) are a way of packing a meal into a suitable container so that it can be eaten later, usually outdoors. The word \"bento\" actually comes from the verb \"bentou\", meaning \"convenient\", and therefore refers to a convenient way of having a meal away from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eIt would appear that the origin of bento boxes dates back to the Kamakura period (1185–1333), invented by farmers and merchants who needed a way to carry their food while they worked. During the Edo period (1603–1868), bento boxes became extremely popular in society as a convenient way to take a meal to work or school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eLacquered wooden bento boxes are in the traditional Japanese style. The lacquer technique used is called Urushi. The boxes are coated with several layers of lacquer, making them extremely durable and stain-resistant. These luxurious boxes are frequently adorned with decorative patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eThis bento box is decorated with koi carp. In Japanese, \"koi\" is a homophone of another word meaning \"affection\" or \"love\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eKoi are therefore symbols of love and friendship in Japan. This emblematic fish also symbolises courage, perseverance, and bravery. It thus holds an important place in Japanese art as well. It is a symbol greatly cherished in Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eA heritage of cultural patrimony, this emblematic fish of Japan is a source of pride for the archipelago, and in particular for the village of Yamakoshi, its birthplace. This fish also appears frequently in Japanese woodblock prints and in the paintings of great Japanese masters, which bears testament to the admiration it inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eIn Japan, these carp are called \"Nishikigoi\" (coloured fish) and are bred with passion, particularly in the village of Yamakoshi, which has become their muse. Koi are known for being a source of peace and serenity in Asian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eOn a spiritual level, it embodies strength and perseverance in the face of life's challenges and the ability to move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WAKACHO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111380046157,"sku":"NISWAKWA2","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/WAKWA2-s.webp?v=1782227488","url":"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/products\/lacquered-cedar-wood-bento-box-with-koi-pattern-700-ml-180x135x68-mm","provider":"Nishikidori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}