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Dougu Prep - Studio Samples

Dougu Prep - Studio Samples

Handcrafted using 300-year-old Japanese technique
$54.50 AUD
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Studio sample

You save $54.50 (50% below retail)

Flat $10 shipping. Not eligible for free shipping.

Different finish to Signature Series. Best used for serving.

What is a studio sample?

A board from our studio archive.

✓ Same hardwood, charred in the same studio
✓ Fully functional as a serving board
✓ 40–60% below retail
✓ Limited supply. Once they're gone, they're gone.
✗ Original beeswax and mineral oil finish, not our OilCure™
✗ Looks and feels different beside a Signature Series board
✗ Not recommended as your primary cutting board
✗ Final sale, flat $10 shipping

Product Description

A studio sample of the Dougu Prep: a compact prep board, cut from solid hardwood and charred using yakisugi.

Studio samples may carry small cosmetic imperfections, so they're offered at a discount and sold as-is.

Ships in an ARTSN black padded mailer.

Sizing

30cm x 20cm x 2cm (11 3/4" x 7 3/4")

Material

Solid hardwood, single piece

Finishing

Shou Sugi Ban (Charred with Fire)
Beeswax and mineral oil

This is an authentic ARTSN piece. Studio samples may be sample units, prototypes, photography pieces, and seconds from our studio archives or past batches. Every board is fully functional as a serving board, some carry small quirks from development, which is why they never joined our main collection.

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Our Story

Our Story

Our limited collection of handcrafted, Japanese-inspired cutting boards have been created in partnership with skilled artisans—real people dedicated to crafting products that bring connection, functionality and beauty to your kitchen.

Shou Sugi Ban

Shou Sugi Ban

Shou Sugi Ban, a traditional Japanese wood preservation technique, involves carefully charring the surface of wood to enhance its durability and beauty.

This age-old technique not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also ensures that our cutting boards are exceptionally durable, easy to clean, and ideal for the demands of modern kitchens.

Sustainable

Sustainable

Our process begins with plantation-grown hardwood or sourced offcuts, carefully cut into smaller blocks. Through expert craftsmanship, these blocks are transformed into beautiful boards, each piece telling the story of sustainability and an artisans craft.