I am a Maple Business Card Case. Whenever you say my name, my core skips a click.

Curator's Notes 

Norio Tanno's way of crafting intricate wood objects continues to amaze me. For many years Tanno-san told us that he would be retiring from woodworking and handing down the ranks to his son, , but we're relieved to see that he is back at it! What amazes me the most about these business card cases are that they are carved out of a single piece of wood with no other materials except for one spring that securely closes the box with a satisfying click. A barely visible diagonal cut line indicates the lid of the case while never interrupting the continuous wood grain. Each one has a natural warm wood presence enhanced by smooth rounded edges that conform to the hand.

Maple Business Card Case was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker 

Maker: Norio Masakage

Designer: Norio Masakage

Specifications

Dimensions: 0.6” (w) x 3.0” (l) x 4.1” (h) or 1.4cm (w) x 7.6cm (l) x 10.5cm (h)

Weight: 1.8 oz or 51 g

Materials: Maple, Walnut, Padouk

Details

• Handmade in Asahikawa, Japan
• Made out of solid wood, including all wood joinery except for a miniature hidden spring for the wood clasp to close securely
• Case is mainly maple wood
• Closure is walnut wood
• Branded with a small signature of the artisan “Tanno” on the bottom of the case
• Holds standard business card and credit card dimensions