{"product_id":"butter-box-black-walnut","title":"Butter Box - Black Walnut (OUT OF STOCK)","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am a Black Walnut Butter Box. Born from a question about messy butter, I turned critique into craftsmanship. Half practical, half poetic. I keep mornings smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Ryuji Mitani first read Juzo Itami’s \u003cem\u003eWomen!\u003c\/em\u003e as a high school student, one line stuck with him: “Why haven’t we designed a container that won’t make a mess of butter?” He looked into his own refrigerator and saw the problem firsthand — a greasy, cloudy butter case that felt like an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears later, as a woodworker, he finally answered that challenge with this Butter Box. It’s simple and very functional, shaped from black walnut with a snug-fitting lid and interior butter knife for spreading. Half a pound of butter fits perfectly inside, and the surface wipes clean with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I love most is how it came from something as ordinary as a moment in front of the fridge and a passing thought about life to become one of Mitani’s most enduring designs. It’s a reminder that even the smallest frustrations can lead to objects that improve our lives every day. Previously made in\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nalatanalatasavings.com\/products\/butter-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e cherry\u003c\/a\u003e, we love the new walnut version version and the contrast it provides against creamy butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Walnut Butter Box was curated by Stevenson Aung\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker: \u003c\/b\u003eRyuji Mitani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner: \u003c\/b\u003eRyuji Mitani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.3” (w) x 5.8” (l) x 2.0” (h) or 84mm (w) x 147mm (l) x 51mm (h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 oz or 230 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003eBlack Walnut, Oil Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal design created by Ryuji Mitani in 1983\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a butter spreader that rests in a notch inside the box \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan hold up to half a pound of butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak the piece in water for prolonged periods\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a cloth and dry well\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is unique and will have variations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis piece is predominantly used to serve and store butter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be stored in the refrigerator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ryuji Mitani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49165638009078,"sku":"RM-400 (025)","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/files\/RyujiMitani_ButterBox-BlackWalnut_Featured.jpg?v=1759865930","url":"https:\/\/nalatanalatasavings.com\/products\/butter-box-black-walnut","provider":"Nalata Nalata","version":"1.0","type":"link"}