Introducing Hokusai Katsushika's ramen bowl

2025年1月11日 2025年1月14日

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Made of Mino ware, this ramen bowl with the motif of Hokusai Katsushika's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" will be a special ramen bowl that combines the beauty of Japanese traditional crafts and ukiyo-e.

Contents

1 Features of the ramen bowl design
2 The charm of Mino ware
3 About Wakasa lacquer chopsticks
4 Characteristics of Wakasa-nuri chopsticks that incorporate Mt. Fuji and SAKURA cherry blossoms designs
5 Durability and practicality of Wakasa-nuri chopsticks

Features of the ramen bowl design

Texture that makes the most of the characteristics of Mino ware
By taking advantage of the smooth ceramic surface and depth of the glaze that are unique to Mino ware, the wave pattern of "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" is expressed in a three-dimensional design in the ramen bowl.
By using an indigo glaze in particular, the unique blue color of Hokusai's ukiyo-e is faithfully reproduced.

Wave pattern on the inside of the ramen bowl
The powerful movement of the waves is meticulously drawn on the inside of the ramen bowl, and the deep texture is achieved by firing it with traditional Mino ware techniques.

Mt. Fuji design
Mt. Fuji is placed on the ramen bowl, and the design reveals itself as the ramen soup reduces. This projects the story of Hokusai's ukiyo-e onto the ramen bowl.
It further enhances the Japanese charm.

Size of the ramen bowl
The ramen bowl is thick and large. It is easy to hold with both hands. This makes it a ramen bowl that combines practicality and beauty with Japanese design and the skills of skilled craftsmen who make pottery.

Mino ware Chinese spoon
This is a masterpiece that combines Japanese style and practicality. In particular, the Chinese spoon, which makes use of Mino ware techniques and designs, will turn your everyday ramen time into a special time.

The charm of Mino ware

Mino ware is one of Japan's leading ceramic production areas with a history of over 400 years in Gifu Prefecture, and is good at fusing tradition and modern design. By designing "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" on a Mino ware ramen bowl, two beauties that represent Japanese culture are combined, making this a Mino ware ramen bowl that is also recommended as a gift for a loved one or as a collection.

About Wakasa lacquer chopsticks

Wakasa lacquer chopsticks are a type of lacquerware, a traditional Japanese craft made mainly in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture. They combine gorgeous looks with practicality, and are very popular both in Japan and overseas.

And the design of Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms on Wakasa-nuri chopsticks is a wonderful combination that symbolizes Japanese tradition and beauty. Wakasa-nuri is a lacquerware technique with over 400 years of history in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, and is characterized by its gorgeous patterns and smooth texture.

Characteristics of Wakasa-nuri chopsticks that incorporate Mt. Fuji and SAKURA cherry blossoms designs

Fusion of traditional techniques with Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms
Using Wakasa-nuri's representative gold and silver mother-of-pearl and foil stamping techniques, Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms are delicately painted on the surface of the chopsticks.

Mt. Fuji: A refreshing design with Mt. Fuji painted on the top of the chopsticks.
SAKURA cherry blossoms: Cherry blossom patterns scattered all over the chopsticks and on the handles create a spring-like feel.
Color variations: Wakasa-nuri chopsticks are elegant and gorgeous, with a base of deep black and red lacquer unique to Wakasa-nuri, and a variety of colors to decorate Mount Fuji and SAKURA cherry blossoms.

Durability and practicality of Wakasa-nuri chopsticks

Wakasa-nuri chopsticks are highly durable and suitable for everyday use because they are repeatedly coated with lacquer. Another feature is that many of them have tips that are treated to make them non-slip.