森の木を、暮らしの一枚に

信州・伊那谷のやまとわが手がける、天然木の包装材「信州経木Shiki」。紙のように薄く削った木を、食卓や台所で使うための品です。

伊那谷でも広がる松枯れの被害を前に、アカマツに新しい使い道をつくりたい。木を暮らしの中で使うことが森の手入れにつながる、そんな循環を目指して生まれました。

木を見極め、薄く削る

伐った木を角材にし、薄く削って乾燥させる。工程は簡潔に見えても、木の性質を見極めながら均等な薄さに仕上げるには、職人の経験と感覚が欠かせません。

一枚ずつ異なる木目と、ほのかなアカマツの香り。木を細かく砕いて紙にするのとは違い、木そのものを薄く使う経木ならではの表情です。

敷く、包むに合わせて

Shortは24×15cm、Longは48×15cmで、それぞれ20枚入り。Shortは料理の敷物や落とし蓋に、Longは大きな食材を包むときや蒸し料理に向いたサイズです。

Middleは42×12cm。店内でご紹介する紐付きの規格は、経木20枚とヒノキ紐10本入りです。おにぎりを包んだり、必要な大きさに切って使ったりできます。

まずは、おにぎりを包んで

経木を水で軽く湿らせてからおにぎりを包むと、ご飯がくっつきにくくなります。ヒノキ紐で結び、木の包みで持ち歩く。日々のお弁当にも取り入れやすい使い方です。

揚げ物の下に敷いて余分な油を受けたり、せいろに敷いて蒸し物に使ったり。食材や器に合わせて切り、一枚から暮らしの中へ取り入れてみてください。

お手に取る前に

商品名

信州経木 Shiki

作り手

株式会社やまとわ

素材の特徴

伊那谷産アカマツの経木。Long・Short・Middleの3規格。Middleにはヒノキ紐が付属。

ご使用の際は、商品の使用方法と注意事項をご確認ください。

Turning a Forest Tree into a Part of Your Daily Life

Shinshu Kyogi Shiki is a natural wooden wrapping material made by Yamatowa in Shinshu’s Ina Valley. These paper-thin wooden sheets are designed for the table and kitchen.

Faced with spreading pine dieback in the Ina Valley, Yamatowa sought new uses for Japanese red pine. Shiki was developed with the aim of linking everyday use of wood with care for the forest.

Reading the Wood, Shaving It Thin

Felled trees are cut into square timbers, then planed thin and dried. Although the process may seem simple, the craftsman’s experience and intuition are essential for achieving a uniform thickness while accurately assessing the wood’s properties.

Each piece features a unique wood grain and a subtle scent of red pine. Unlike paper made by pulping wood into fine particles, this is the distinctive character of thin wooden wrapping sheets (kyogi)—made by using the wood itself in thin layers.

Choosing a Sheet for Lining or Wrapping

Short measures 24 × 15 cm and Long 48 × 15 cm, with 20 sheets in each pack. Short suits lining dishes or making a drop lid for simmering; Long suits wrapping larger ingredients or steaming.

Middle measures 42 × 12 cm. The cord-included version offered in our shop contains 20 kyogi sheets and 10 hinoki cypress cords. Use it to wrap rice balls or cut it to the size you need.

Start by Wrapping a Rice Ball

Lightly moisten the thin wooden wrapping sheets (kyogi) with water before wrapping the rice balls; the rice won’t stick as easily. Tie with cypress string and carry in the wooden wrapper. This is an easy way to incorporate this method into your daily packed lunches.

Use it as a liner under fried foods to catch excess oil, or place it in a steamer basket for steaming. Cut it to fit your ingredients or dishes, and try incorporating it into your daily life—even just one sheet at a time.

Before You Pick It Up

Product Name

Shinshu Kyogi Shiki — Thin Wood Wrapping Sheets

Maker

Yamatowa Co., Ltd.

Ingredients and Features

Slats made from Japanese red pine from the Ina Valley. Available in three sizes: Long, Short, and Middle. The Middle size comes with a cypress cord.

Before using this product, please review the instructions for use and precautions.