Black Ladle with Leather Strap
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This ladle is handmade by Yamanaka Lacquerware craftsmen. Made by hollowing out a piece of wood, it has a beautiful form with no joints and is firm and comfortable to hold.
It comes with a leather strap for convenient storage in the kitchen.
It is finished with the "Akebono" lacquer technique, in which black lacquer is applied over a coat of vermilion lacquer. The name Akebono (dawn) comes from the fact that the underlying vermilion lacquer can be seen in places, resembling the way the sun begins to rise from the eastern sky and the sky begins to turn vermilion.
It can be used for cooking and serving various soups, such as miso soup and stew. Especially when serving nabe dishes, the beautiful design makes it suitable to be placed on the table.
See more items from our Yamanaka Lacquerware collection for a more unified and beautiful table setting.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size |
[Ladle] D 27.5 cm (9.6 in) x H 8.2 cm (3.2 in) [Strap] L 10.5 cm (4.1 in) |
| Material |
Wood [Coating] Lacquer |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Crafts
Yamanaka lacquerware, produced in the Yamanaka Onsen district of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, has a proud history of more than 450 years. It is characterized by the harmony of natural wood grain and the refined maki-e technique, where gold, silver, or colored powders are delicately sprinkled to create elegant patterns.
Yamanaka lacquerware is crafted into a wide variety of items including chopsticks, bowls, plates, trays, spoons, ladles, and natsume tea caddies. It is known for being lightweight, durable, and beautifully refined. Traditional black and vermilion lacquer finishes are often used.
Yamanaka lacquerware continues to evolve, blending timeless tradition with modern aesthetics to suit contemporary lifestyles.
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Ladles
Enhance your cooking and dining experience with our collection of ladles, designed to combine functionality with Japanese craftsmanship. Each soup ladle is designed to feel just right in your hand, steady, graceful, and precise. From rustic aluminum hammered finishes to polished stainless steel ladles, every piece adds elegance to the kitchen. These are more than ladles; they’re timeless tools for mindful cooking and beautiful presentation.
Lacquerware
Japanese lacquerware, also called shikki in Japanese, is a proud handicraft with a long history dating back to 5,000 BCE, and traditional methods are still followed today. Durable, light, antibacterial, and robust enough to endure for more than one hundred years, Japanese lacquerware is not only beautiful, but also highly functional.
In addition to the fine Japanese lacquerware found in antique and vintage pieces, there is also contemporary Japanese lacquerware suitable for modern life made by artisans who continue to improve their skills and pass on tradition today.
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