GATOMIKIO AEKA Slim-shaped Yamanaka Lacquerware Miso Soup Bowl
The name "AEKA" is an archaic word meaning "delicate and ephemeral." As the name suggests, this bowl is elegantly sculpted, combining beauty with practicality for daily use.
It is ideal for serving a moderate portion of rice or miso soup.
Crafted from zelkova wood, known for its moderate hardness and beautiful grain, this material is deeply familiar in Japanese daily life.
All GATOMIKIO products are made using the traditional woodturning technique called kijibiki, where logs are skillfully carved into products while rotating on a lathe.
GATOMIKIO's modern and delicate designs stand out from traditional Japanese lacquerware. These pieces are created by a team of internationally active product designers.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Quantity: 1
- Dimension: D 12.3 cm (4.8 in) x H 7.5 cm (2.9 in)
- Material: Wood
- Origin: Made in Japan - Yamanaka Lacquerware
- Brand: GATOMIKIO
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ABOUT GATO MIKIO
GATO MIKIO was founded in 1908 as Gado Woodworks in Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture, the town of the potter's wheel.
They inherited the philosophy of the woodworkers who used the wheel to carve wood to make bowls, trays, and other woodwork, and have always valued the beautiful grain of the wood and the perfection of the carefully ground wood.
And they have made many lacquer ware products with a focus on the perfection of the wood.
Precision of their woodwork
The reason why their products attract people is because they combine the traditional techniques of Yamanaka lacquerware with a modern sensibility in their designs.
The beauty of their lacquerware will continue to grow with time, and will not fade over decades.
about yamanaka lacquerware
Yamanaka lacquerware is produced in the Yamanaka Onsen area of Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and has a history of about 400 years.
The traditional techniques of Yamanaka lacquerware were highly evaluated and became known throughout Japan, despite a period of temporary interruption.
It is characterized by the use of wood grain patterns to express a natural texture, and is made with great attention to detail.
It was designated as a traditional craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1975.
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United StatesCraftsmanship much appreciated
Chic, elegant and refined. Perfect size for a single serving of soup.
MUSUBI KILN
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