Sola Tile | Japanese Maple | Made in Kyoto

Capture the most celebrated moment of the Japanese autumn – forever – with this breathtaking Japanese Maple Sola Tile, made in Kyoto, Japan. A real Japanese maple leaf, perfectly preserved in crystal-clear resin at the very peak of its autumn colour – one of nature's most spectacular annual displays, suspended in time.

The Specimen

This Sola Tile contains a real, dried Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum – モミジ モミジ) leaf – one of the most iconic and beloved leaves in the natural world. The name palmatum refers to the leaf's distinctive shape – its deeply lobed, star-like form resembling the outstretched fingers of a baby's hand. In Japan, the autumn colours of the maple – known as kōyo (紅葉) – are one of the most celebrated natural spectacles of the year, drawing visitors from across the world to admire the blazing reds, oranges, and golds of the mountain and temple landscapes. The vivid colours of autumn leaves are the result of the natural ageing process of the leaf – as chlorophyll breaks down, the hidden pigments of red and gold are revealed in all their glory. A leaf that has been celebrated in Japanese art, poetry, and culture for over a thousand years – now preserved forever in resin.

The Sola Tile

Each Sola Tile is a meticulously handcrafted botanical display object, made by skilled artisans in Kyoto – Japan's ancient capital and the heartland of Japanese craft tradition. Real botanical specimens sourced from nature are carefully dried and then perfectly preserved within a flawless tile of crystal-clear resin – suspending them in a moment of pure, timeless beauty. No two tiles are exactly alike.

Product Details

• Made in Kyoto, Japan – handcrafted by skilled artisans
• Real dried Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) leaf specimen
• Crystal-clear resin – perfectly preserved botanical display
• Each tile is unique – slight natural variations may occur
• A wonderful gift for nature lovers, Japan enthusiasts, and interior design admirers