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One-of-a-kind card case
with the gentle touch and
beautiful grain of hardwood
Mâru
"Mâru is a wooden case that is the size of a credit card.
In addition to credit cards, it can also hold accessories,
sewing tools and other small belongings.
The "Mâru", which fits right in your hand,
is made from surplus wood
such as building materials and furniture scraps.
Its charming, rounded shape makes it a wooden art piece
that will add elegance to your interior.
Others will be pleasantly surprised
when you open the "Mâru" on your desk
and take out your cards.
Now, how do we open it?
The name "Mâru" actually comes from the Japanese word
“Mawaru “ or rotate.
"Mâru" fits comfortably in your hand.
By touching it directly with your hand
and repeatedly opening and closing it,
you smell the beautiful natural wood,
feel the warmth of the wood,
the different grains and textures of the various types of wood,
and you will become more and more attached to it.
Please listen to the sounds in the short video.
The sound of wood brushing against wood
and the sound of magnets coming together
and closing will also soothe your soul.
The materials are mainly hardwoods
from Minami Aizu (Northeastern Japan),
selected especially for their characteristic grain and coloration.
The forests of Minami Aizu are characterized
by a higher percentage of hardwoods than softwoods,
and we use materials that have been lying in warehouses
for a long time as stock timber.
The grain and color of each piece of wood are different,
and there are knots and sometimes small insect holes,
but no two pieces are the same.
As you hold it and touch it again and again,
the look and feel of the wood will become familiar to your hand.
Your “Mâru” is unique to you and you alone.
01
castor aralia
（from Minami Aizu）
Produces a whitish bark with a delicate and beautiful grain. Light and easy to handle, but requires care due to its soft surface.
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magnolia
（from Minami Aizu）
Light brown to grey-brown, sometimes greenish. Grain may be inconspicuous. Fine-grained, smooth finish.
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07
japanese pagoda
（from Minami Aizu）
It has a dark brown color and beautiful grain. Heavier than other tree species. It is popular but not produced in large quantities in Minami Aizu.
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02
chestnut
（from Minami Aizu）
Light brown color with a distinct grain. Slightly lighter and easy to handle.
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05
horse chestnut
（from Minami Aizu）
It is light to dark brown depending on the location of the wood and produces a unique characteristic dark and light grain.
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08
walnut
（from abroad）
Native to North America with dark brown bark. The grain is not very prominent. Slightly heavy.
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03
beech
（from Minami Aizu）
Yellow-brown color with a uniform characteristic grain. Slightly heavier, with a smooth surface finish.
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06
japanese zelkova
（from Minami Aizu）
Reddish-brown to brown, sometimes with a strong grain. Slightly heavy, with a characteristic of strong, unique aroma.
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09
olive
（from abroad）
Native to the Mediterranean and Africa, it has a light brown bark with dark, distinct, fine-grained texture.
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Cautionary Notes:
1. No engraving is provided on the lid side.
2. Each piece is made from natural materials and will vary in terms of knots, grain, and color. The picture is an example, and the appearance may vary greatly depending on each piece.
3. Artificial drying is used to minimize deformation, but changes in temperature and humidity can cause changes in the moisture content in the wood, which may result in temporary warping and other deformations.
4. Although we take the cleanest possible parts from the stock material and process them, there is a possibility that a few small insect holes may be found.
5. The colors of the products may appear different from the actual colors due to the environment of the display you are using or the printing conditions.
6. There is a smell peculiar to the oil finish, but it does not affect the human body.
7. Because each piece is hand-finished, there may be a slight variation in size.
8. Do not use the product in high temperatures, high humidity, direct sunlight, or near air conditioners.
9. Product specifications and standards are subject to change without notice.
Example of small insect holes
Example of wormholes that are not handled as normal products
*Special orders are available upon request.
Product Dimensions
Dimensions when closed:
W136mm x D100mm x H27mm
Engrave depth (*only bottom side):
W94mm x D58mm x 7mm
Pre-tax Price
castor aralia /chestnut
beech /magnolia
horse chestnut /
japanese zelkova
japanese pagoda
walnut
olive
8,000JPY （8,800JPY, Consumption tax included）
8,500JPY （9,350JPY, Consumption tax included）
9,000JPY （9,900JPY, Consumption tax included）
10,000JPY （11,000JPY, Consumption tax included）
15,000JPY （16,500JPY, Consumption tax included）
20,000JPY （22,000JPY, Consumption tax included）
* Shipping costs will be charged separately.
* In-stock items will be shipped in approximately one week.
* Out-of-stock and special-order items will take 1-2 months. We will contact you with the delivery schedule after your purchase is confirmed.
Payment method
①Credit card payment
Mâru
2024年
Design ： xslope
Material supply ： Inagawa Mokuzai
Production ： Wood ・Meister