These are round and flat woven plates(colanders) called “Maru-Bon” in Sado Island’s bamboo work.
Madake bamboo and Hachiku bamboo, which are harvested on Sado Island and can be easily processed into colanders, are used for these plate colanders.Turn it over and you can see the weaving of bamboo outer skin.This is a simple weaving technique with a close weaving.On Sado Island, the traditional division of labor system still functions, with some people doing only this weaving work.And the rim wrapping is often done by another person. The rim is woven with rattan using stainless steel wire as the core. The wire is coated with a rust-proof coating and does not rust easily.Wrap tightly with rattan with few gaps.Occasionally, you may see blackened, burnt marks like this. These marks are caused by the use of fire (burner, etc.) when finishing splinters. Please note that this is not a defect.Also, as shown here, the strips may show some cracking where the vertical and horizontal strips intersect, but this is not a problem. This is not a defective product either.
“Maru-Bon” series are available in diameters from 22cm (8.66″) up to 45cm (17.72″) in diameter with a difference of about 3cm (1.18″).
This page introduces the smaller 5 sizes in the series, 22cm (8.66″) to 34cm (13.39″) in diameter.
We will start with the smallest, approximately 22cm (8.66″) in diameter.This size can be served about 100g (3.53oz) of noodles on it. As a small one-serving noodle dish.Next, this one is about 25cm (9.84″) in diameter.This size can be put 100g (3.53oz) to 200g (7.06oz) of noodles. The 22cm (8.66″) to 25cm (9.84”) size is perfect as a noodle dish for one person.This one is about 27cm (10.63″) in diameter.This size can be put 200g (7.06oz) to 300g (10.6oz) of noodles, and can be used as a noodle dish for one or two servings.This one is about 31cm (12.20″) in diameter.This size can be hold 300g (10.6oz) to 400g (14.13oz) of noodles and can be used as a noodle dish for two to three people.The last is approximately 34cm (13.39″) in diameter.It is right in the middle of all 9 sizes. This size can hold 400g (14.13oz) to 500g (17.66oz) of noodles, or 3 to 4 servings. The size around 27cm (10.63″)〜34cm (13.39″) is used more as a serving dish for a few people.Here is a 34cm (13.39″) size with 1 kg of green plum on it. In Japan, these colanders are also used to make pickled plums, a traditional Japanese pickle “Ume-Boshi”.
Simple yet sturdy, it is the standard for flat colanders.
This colander’s rim is made of a wire core, so there is almost no fluctuation in size. The flat shape is also less bulky, and several pieces can be stacked for storage.
It goes well with Soba, Sōmen, Udon, Rāmen, or any other noodle dish. It is also fun to use it as a plate with onigiri (rice balls) or bread on it.
It is also recommended to serve fried or tempura dishes on a sheet of kitchen paper or wax paper. If oil gets on the surface, use a mild detergent after use, scrub with a scrubbing brush, rinse well with water, and dry in a well-ventilated place.
A round plate colander that can be used as both a draining colander and a plate, making it versatile. Please choose the size you prefer.
—Bamboo Crafts, Born and Departing from Sado Island—
According to records, Sado Island in Nīgata Prefecture has been shipping bamboo products off the island for more than 200 years. Bamboo products were actively made on the island because of the high quality of bamboo suitable for bamboo crafts.
In the old days, many bamboo products were carried on ships that sailed between Ōsaka and Hokkaidō on the Sea of Japan route.
Since thick bamboo does not grow in Hokkaidō, many of the bamboo colanders and baskets were made on Sado Island, the ship’s port of call.
The bamboo products made on that Sado Island are characterized by their simple design and durability. Many of them are for daily use, as if they were used in every Japanese household.
These are round and flat woven plates(colanders) called “Maru-Bon” in Sado Island’s bamboo work.
Madake bamboo and Hachiku bamboo, which are harvested on Sado Island and can be easily processed into colanders, are used for these plate colanders.Turn it over and you can see the weaving of bamboo outer skin.This is a simple weaving technique with a close weaving.On Sado Island, the traditional division of labor system still functions, with some people doing only this weaving work.And the rim wrapping is often done by another person. The rim is woven with rattan using stainless steel wire as the core. The wire is coated with a rust-proof coating and does not rust easily.Wrap tightly with rattan with few gaps.Occasionally, you may see blackened, burnt marks like this. These marks are caused by the use of fire (burner, etc.) when finishing splinters. Please note that this is not a defect.Also, as shown here, the strips may show some cracking where the vertical and horizontal strips intersect, but this is not a problem. This is not a defective product either.
“Maru-Bon” series are available in diameters from 22cm (8.66″) up to 45cm (17.72″) in diameter with a difference of about 3cm (1.18″).
This page introduces the smaller 5 sizes in the series, 22cm (8.66″) to 34cm (13.39″) in diameter.
We will start with the smallest, approximately 22cm (8.66″) in diameter.This size can be served about 100g (3.53oz) of noodles on it. As a small one-serving noodle dish.Next, this one is about 25cm (9.84″) in diameter.This size can be put 100g (3.53oz) to 200g (7.06oz) of noodles. The 22cm (8.66″) to 25cm (9.84”) size is perfect as a noodle dish for one person.This one is about 27cm (10.63″) in diameter.This size can be put 200g (7.06oz) to 300g (10.6oz) of noodles, and can be used as a noodle dish for one or two servings.This one is about 31cm (12.20″) in diameter.This size can be hold 300g (10.6oz) to 400g (14.13oz) of noodles and can be used as a noodle dish for two to three people.The last is approximately 34cm (13.39″) in diameter.It is right in the middle of all 9 sizes. This size can hold 400g (14.13oz) to 500g (17.66oz) of noodles, or 3 to 4 servings. The size around 27cm (10.63″)〜34cm (13.39″) is used more as a serving dish for a few people.Here is a 34cm (13.39″) size with 1 kg of green plum on it. In Japan, these colanders are also used to make pickled plums, a traditional Japanese pickle “Ume-Boshi”.
Simple yet sturdy, it is the standard for flat colanders.
This colander’s rim is made of a wire core, so there is almost no fluctuation in size. The flat shape is also less bulky, and several pieces can be stacked for storage.
It goes well with Soba, Sōmen, Udon, Rāmen, or any other noodle dish. It is also fun to use it as a plate with onigiri (rice balls) or bread on it.
It is also recommended to serve fried or tempura dishes on a sheet of kitchen paper or wax paper. If oil gets on the surface, use a mild detergent after use, scrub with a scrubbing brush, rinse well with water, and dry in a well-ventilated place.
A round plate colander that can be used as both a draining colander and a plate, making it versatile. Please choose the size you prefer.
—Bamboo Crafts, Born and Departing from Sado Island—
According to records, Sado Island in Nīgata Prefecture has been shipping bamboo products off the island for more than 200 years. Bamboo products were actively made on the island because of the high quality of bamboo suitable for bamboo crafts.
In the old days, many bamboo products were carried on ships that sailed between Ōsaka and Hokkaidō on the Sea of Japan route.
Since thick bamboo does not grow in Hokkaidō, many of the bamboo colanders and baskets were made on Sado Island, the ship’s port of call.
The bamboo products made on that Sado Island are characterized by their simple design and durability. Many of them are for daily use, as if they were used in every Japanese household.
These are round and flat woven plates(colanders) called “Maru-Bon” in Sado Island’s bamboo work.
Madake bamboo and Hachiku bamboo, which are harvested on Sado Island and can be easily processed into colanders, are used for these plate colanders.Turn it over and you can see the weaving of bamboo outer skin.This is a simple weaving technique with a close weaving.On Sado Island, the traditional division of labor system still functions, with some people doing only this weaving work.And the rim wrapping is often done by another person. The rim is woven with rattan using stainless steel wire as the core. The wire is coated with a rust-proof coating and does not rust easily.Wrap tightly with rattan with few gaps.Occasionally, you may see blackened, burnt marks like this. These marks are caused by the use of fire (burner, etc.) when finishing splinters. Please note that this is not a defect.Also, as shown here, the strips may show some cracking where the vertical and horizontal strips intersect, but this is not a problem. This is not a defective product either.
“Maru-Bon” series are available in diameters from 22cm (8.66″) up to 45cm (17.72″) in diameter with a difference of about 3cm (1.18″).
This page introduces the smaller 5 sizes in the series, 22cm (8.66″) to 34cm (13.39″) in diameter.
We will start with the smallest, approximately 22cm (8.66″) in diameter.This size can be served about 100g (3.53oz) of noodles on it. As a small one-serving noodle dish.Next, this one is about 25cm (9.84″) in diameter.This size can be put 100g (3.53oz) to 200g (7.06oz) of noodles. The 22cm (8.66″) to 25cm (9.84”) size is perfect as a noodle dish for one person.This one is about 27cm (10.63″) in diameter.This size can be put 200g (7.06oz) to 300g (10.6oz) of noodles, and can be used as a noodle dish for one or two servings.This one is about 31cm (12.20″) in diameter.This size can be hold 300g (10.6oz) to 400g (14.13oz) of noodles and can be used as a noodle dish for two to three people.The last is approximately 34cm (13.39″) in diameter.It is right in the middle of all 9 sizes. This size can hold 400g (14.13oz) to 500g (17.66oz) of noodles, or 3 to 4 servings. The size around 27cm (10.63″)〜34cm (13.39″) is used more as a serving dish for a few people.Here is a 34cm (13.39″) size with 1 kg of green plum on it. In Japan, these colanders are also used to make pickled plums, a traditional Japanese pickle “Ume-Boshi”.
Simple yet sturdy, it is the standard for flat colanders.
This colander’s rim is made of a wire core, so there is almost no fluctuation in size. The flat shape is also less bulky, and several pieces can be stacked for storage.
It goes well with Soba, Sōmen, Udon, Rāmen, or any other noodle dish. It is also fun to use it as a plate with onigiri (rice balls) or bread on it.
It is also recommended to serve fried or tempura dishes on a sheet of kitchen paper or wax paper. If oil gets on the surface, use a mild detergent after use, scrub with a scrubbing brush, rinse well with water, and dry in a well-ventilated place.
A round plate colander that can be used as both a draining colander and a plate, making it versatile. Please choose the size you prefer.
—Bamboo Crafts, Born and Departing from Sado Island—
According to records, Sado Island in Nīgata Prefecture has been shipping bamboo products off the island for more than 200 years. Bamboo products were actively made on the island because of the high quality of bamboo suitable for bamboo crafts.
In the old days, many bamboo products were carried on ships that sailed between Ōsaka and Hokkaidō on the Sea of Japan route.
Since thick bamboo does not grow in Hokkaidō, many of the bamboo colanders and baskets were made on Sado Island, the ship’s port of call.
The bamboo products made on that Sado Island are characterized by their simple design and durability. Many of them are for daily use, as if they were used in every Japanese household.
