These are Lipped colander with a mouth opening in one part of the plate. This page introduces two sizes: extra small and small.
The construction of the colander is almost the same as the round plate(colander), also from Iwate Prefecture. This one is a little deeper and has a partially open rim. It is also convenient for transferring to other containers.
This is extra small size.Use it as a serving colander for noodles for one person. It is also recommended to use it as a plate with a bread plate or onigiri (rice balls).This is small size.As a serving colander for noodles for one or two people. Also be used as a bread plate or onigiri plate.
It is a perfect vessel not only for use as a colander, but also for placing on the dining table as it is.
Suzu bamboo is characterized by the glossy luster of its outer skin, its soft and elastic texture, and its durability. The yellow color gradually changes to an amber color as it ages.
It is such an excellent material that even after it has been used and turned amber color, the outer skin becomes shiny when washed in water.
Please select the size you prefer.
—Suzu bamboo baskets in Iwate Prefecture—
Suzu bamboo found north area of Iwate pref. is said to be particularly strong and flexible. Suzu bamboo crafts have been made with this bamboo for more than 1,000 years.
However, since around 2015, Suzu bamboo has been dying all over Iwate Prefecture for several years. Suzu bamboo crafts are now more precious than ever, as it has become more and more difficult to gather high-quality Suzu bamboo for use as material.
Suzu bamboo is said to die after blooming small yellow flowers when it reaches the end of its life span, and after the bamboo withers, which is said to occur once every 120 years. It is said to take 10 to 20 years for the young shoots to grow tall enough to be used for bamboo crafts.
This was an inexperienced situation even for the makers who have been involved in Suzu bamboo crafts for many years. Nevertheless, they have continued their traditional crafts by carefully walking in the mountains and using only a tenth of the amount of Suzu bamboo that is normally harvested.
These are Lipped colander with a mouth opening in one part of the plate. This page introduces two sizes: extra small and small.
The construction of the colander is almost the same as the round plate(colander), also from Iwate Prefecture. This one is a little deeper and has a partially open rim. It is also convenient for transferring to other containers.
This is extra small size.Use it as a serving colander for noodles for one person. It is also recommended to use it as a plate with a bread plate or onigiri (rice balls).This is small size.As a serving colander for noodles for one or two people. Also be used as a bread plate or onigiri plate.
It is a perfect vessel not only for use as a colander, but also for placing on the dining table as it is.
Suzu bamboo is characterized by the glossy luster of its outer skin, its soft and elastic texture, and its durability. The yellow color gradually changes to an amber color as it ages.
It is such an excellent material that even after it has been used and turned amber color, the outer skin becomes shiny when washed in water.
Please select the size you prefer.
—Suzu bamboo baskets in Iwate Prefecture—
Suzu bamboo found north area of Iwate pref. is said to be particularly strong and flexible. Suzu bamboo crafts have been made with this bamboo for more than 1,000 years.
However, since around 2015, Suzu bamboo has been dying all over Iwate Prefecture for several years. Suzu bamboo crafts are now more precious than ever, as it has become more and more difficult to gather high-quality Suzu bamboo for use as material.
Suzu bamboo is said to die after blooming small yellow flowers when it reaches the end of its life span, and after the bamboo withers, which is said to occur once every 120 years. It is said to take 10 to 20 years for the young shoots to grow tall enough to be used for bamboo crafts.
This was an inexperienced situation even for the makers who have been involved in Suzu bamboo crafts for many years. Nevertheless, they have continued their traditional crafts by carefully walking in the mountains and using only a tenth of the amount of Suzu bamboo that is normally harvested.
These are Lipped colander with a mouth opening in one part of the plate. This page introduces two sizes: extra small and small.
The construction of the colander is almost the same as the round plate(colander), also from Iwate Prefecture. This one is a little deeper and has a partially open rim. It is also convenient for transferring to other containers.
This is extra small size.Use it as a serving colander for noodles for one person. It is also recommended to use it as a plate with a bread plate or onigiri (rice balls).This is small size.As a serving colander for noodles for one or two people. Also be used as a bread plate or onigiri plate.
It is a perfect vessel not only for use as a colander, but also for placing on the dining table as it is.
Suzu bamboo is characterized by the glossy luster of its outer skin, its soft and elastic texture, and its durability. The yellow color gradually changes to an amber color as it ages.
It is such an excellent material that even after it has been used and turned amber color, the outer skin becomes shiny when washed in water.
Please select the size you prefer.
—Suzu bamboo baskets in Iwate Prefecture—
Suzu bamboo found north area of Iwate pref. is said to be particularly strong and flexible. Suzu bamboo crafts have been made with this bamboo for more than 1,000 years.
However, since around 2015, Suzu bamboo has been dying all over Iwate Prefecture for several years. Suzu bamboo crafts are now more precious than ever, as it has become more and more difficult to gather high-quality Suzu bamboo for use as material.
Suzu bamboo is said to die after blooming small yellow flowers when it reaches the end of its life span, and after the bamboo withers, which is said to occur once every 120 years. It is said to take 10 to 20 years for the young shoots to grow tall enough to be used for bamboo crafts.
This was an inexperienced situation even for the makers who have been involved in Suzu bamboo crafts for many years. Nevertheless, they have continued their traditional crafts by carefully walking in the mountains and using only a tenth of the amount of Suzu bamboo that is normally harvested.
