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We will shortly be on our annual trip to Japan. Orders placed after Sunday 26th July will be shipped at the beginning of September.

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Soba Choko Donburi Bowls

£2500

In Japan these would be used for soba noddles with a topping, but they are a perfect size for side salads, ice cream or even a small breakfast cereal bowl. Even in these smaller bowls, Kajiwara san gets a lovely depth of colour in his glazes - simple but sophisticated Japanese folk pottery

Handmade by Kajiwara san at the Keishugama Kiln, South West Japan

  • 7.0cm High, 12.5cm Wide, 12.5cm Long
  • Stoneware (please see the Care Guide below)
  • These are dishwashable
  • These can be used in the microwave

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Care Guide

Like all tableware and handmade homewares, our products should be used with some degree of care to help keep them looking good. Even though these are fired at 1250 degrees Centigrade, there is not a high proportion of stone in the clay, so these are between earthenware and stoneware. Earthenware by its nature is less resilient than porcelain, so we recommend using metal cutlery gently (repetitive, hard use of metal cutlery will leave surface marks (as on all tableware) which can be more noticeable on dark glazes), but they are dishwasher and microwave safe.

A characteristic of Koishiwara glaze is that darker food colourings can settle into the veins and crackle of lighter glazes. This is seen as attractive by some ceramics enthusiasts, and they even try to artificially age their plates and bowls by soaking them in soy sauce. To Western eyes this can seem strange, so if you want to ensure that you keep a clear white finish, then before using, you can soak the items in water, or if you have it starchy water like pasta or rice water. This should prevent the glaze picking up darker colours from the food. We have never had any problems, and all stains we have had on our plates have come out in the dishwasher, but Kajiwara san warns against using beetroot and cumin and other strong staining foods with his items.

These are all food safe and conform to BS6748:1986 + A1:2011 (Toxic Metal Release)

Meet the Maker:

Keishugama Kiln

Kajiwara san grew up surrounded by pottery in Tōhō village and has taken up the challenge of how to re-invigorate traditional shapes and decoration. He experimented with different glazes and shapes until he settled on his signature white rice husk ash and brown ameyu glazes which he uses for practical tableware including the versatile Ōhitsu container. His glazes have a real depth of colour and texture which combined with simple shapes and decoration make his work really appealing.

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