Odate Kougeisha Magewappa Round Side Plate
This side plate is beautifully crafted by Odate Kogeisha, made from Akita cedar. Exceptionally lightweight, it exudes a calm and dignified beauty with its attractive color.
Japanese sweets and other delicacies can be showcased on the glossy surface of this plate. The urethane coating allows you to serve dishes directly on the plate without worries of staining, making it suitable for everyday use as well as for entertaining guests. It can be washed with mild dishwashing detergent after use, making it easy to care for.
The plate comes in two colors of an auspicious red and a chic deep purple. The red adds a classic and festive flair to a setting, and can be used for traditional Japanese sweets when enjoying matcha. The purple creates a modern and sharp contrast with the cedar rim. The dark-colored surface shows the alluring reflection of the dish served on the plate.
Magewappa, designated by the Japanese government as a traditional handicraft, showcases the exquisite and even grain of Akita cedar. It serves as a brilliant embodiment of expert craftsmanship, exuding a radiant and refined texture. Not only is it lightweight, but it also boasts impressive durability. One can also savor the gentle aroma of cedar when using Magewappa.
Odate Kougeisha is located in Odate City, Akita Prefecture and is one of the oldest companies that manfactures Magewappa - traditional Japanese bending wood crafts.
The traditional Magewappa with a history of 1,300 years is carefully made one by one by craftspersons with time and care using the same unchanged techniques.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Quantity: 1
- Dimension: D15cm(5.9in) x H1.5cm(0.6in)
- Material: Wood
- Origin: Made in Japan - Magewappa
- Brand: Odate Kougeisha
Tag @musubikiln for a chance to be featured
On Instagram
ABOUT ODATE KOUGEISHA
Odate Kougeisha is one of the oldest companies that makes “Magewappa" - traditional Japanese bending wood crafts in Odate City, Akita Prefecture in Japan. Using Akita cedar, one of Japan's most precious trees, with its warm, beautiful color and uniform grain, Odate Kougeisha produces a variety of tableware that is light, supple, and has a pleasant aroma. The traditional Magewappa with a history of 1,300 years are carefully made one by one by craftsmen with time and care using the same unchanged techniques.
View more Odate Kougeisha itemsAbout MAGEWAPPA
"Odate, Akita Japanese Bending Wood"
Magewappa is a Japanese bending wood technique that has been carried on in Odate City, Akita Prefecture for 1,300 years. In the late 17th century, it developed as a side job for the lower class Samurai of downtown Odate Castle, and in 1980, Odate's Magewappa was designated as the only Japanese traditional craft among all Magewappa in Japan.
View more MAGEWAPPA
