Yaki-Sugi Box -shaped Soba Noodle Bowl - Square 20 cm / 焼き杉ざるそば皿 sake jug The beauty of the changing

The beauty of the changing scenery (state of the vessel) has become a highlight

These pieces' functional yet charmingly deformed shapes make them a perennial in Ceramic Japan's collection

and Raijin - the Japanese God of thunder

This unique and playful design has two heads that serve as a lid and cups

It was surprisingly easy and satisfying when we tried them on these graters

Yaki-Sugi Box -shaped Soba Noodle Bowl - Square 20 cm / 焼き杉ざるそば皿 sake jug The beauty of the changingYakisugi () is a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation. Yaki means to heat with fire, and sugi is cypress. By slightly charring the surface of the wood without combusting the whole piece, the wood becomes water proof through carbonisation and is thus more durable. It also protects against insects and bacteria. The rick black finish can be seen outside the bowl. With the urethane coating, it is durable and food safe. The shape also makes