Blue Brush Rim Grater Plate
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This grater plate is accented with blue brushwork painted with natural gosu pigment. The deep indigo contrasts with the muted gray-white clay body, framing the hand-formed grating surface, where each tooth is individually raised by hand using the tip of a wooden branch.
Thick and pleasantly weighty in the hand, it has a reassuring sense of solidity. Available in two different sizes, each plate is suited to preparing a range of ingredients, from small condiments to larger vegetables. The maker's mark, delicately impressed on the base, lends the piece an added sense of warmth.
Crafted by the artisans of Omi Shimoda Toubou in Shiga Prefecture, each piece is shaped, painted, and fired entirely by hand within the sole workshop still carrying on this tradition. Born as everyday tableware for the region, it reflects the beauty and honest craftsmanship that have long defined the pottery.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size |
[Small] D 12.0 cm (4.7 in) x H 3.0 cm (1.2 in) [Large] D 15.5 cm (6.1 in) x H 3.0 cm (1.2 in) |
| Weight | 278 g (9.8 oz) |
| Material | Stoneware |
| Package Type | Paper box |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Dishwasher | Yes |
Maker / Brand
Omi Shimoda ware, an officially designated Traditional Craft of Shiga Prefecture, is today carried on by Omi Shimoda-yaki Toubou, established in 1994 as the craft's sole kiln. The craft began around 1750, yet was on the brink of extinction in 1989 when its final potter, Yamanaka Yasuzo, passed away. Yamanaka entrusted his techniques to apprentice Kosako Hajime, the head of the kiln. With local support, Kosako successfully revived the craft five years later.
The kiln specializes in entirely handcrafted vessels made from gray-white clay decorated with rustic designs in natural gosu, a cobalt blue pigment. Today, its vessels carry on the tradition as companions to the everyday table.
Crafts
Omi Shimoda ware, an officially designated Traditional Craft of Shiga Prefecture, is today carried on by Omi Shimoda-yaki Toubou, established in 1994 as the craft's sole kiln. The craft began around 1750, yet was on the brink of extinction in 1989 when its final potter, Yamanaka Yasuzo, passed away. Yamanaka entrusted his techniques to apprentice Kosako Hajime, the head of the kiln. With local support, Kosako successfully revived the craft five years later.
The kiln specializes in entirely handcrafted vessels made from gray-white clay decorated with rustic designs in natural gosu, a cobalt blue pigment. Today, its vessels carry on the tradition as companions to the everyday table.
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Graters
Many dishes in Japanese cuisine require the use of freshly grated vegetables, such as daikon radish and wasabi. Functional and stylish, Japanese graters help preserve the moisture and flavor of your ingredients, delivering the most authentic Japanese taste.
Sometsuke
Sometsuke is a decorative Japanese pottery technique also known as blue and white ceramics. This classic style is cherished around the world for its elegance. We offer a wide range of blue and white plates, bowls, drinkware, and more.
Sometsuke's visually appealing cobalt blue and white porcelain color scheme showcases the beauty of food and is easy to pair with a diverse variety of tableware. Its fine, smooth finish and lightweight feel further enhance the user experience.
