{"product_id":"tsumugi-hisago-shaped-urushi-bowl","title":"Tsumugi Hisago Shaped Urushi Bowl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Bowl with Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shape of the Hisago (瓢)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents a gourd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince ancient times, gourds were used to carry and store medicine. They are also associated with the expression \u003c\/span\u003e無病息災 (mubyō sokusai),\u003cspan\u003e wishing for a life free from illness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, the gourd has long been regarded as a symbol of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood health, good fortune and protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach shape within the TSUMUGI collection carries its own name and meaning, connecting the everyday act of dining with the forms and symbolism of traditional Japanese culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for the Everyday Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile rooted in traditional Japanese tableware, the TSUMUGI collection brings a distinctly contemporary sensibility to the dining table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bowl's elegant curves create a sculptural silhouette, while its compact proportions make it ideal for everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally used for soup, it is also beautiful for serving rice, small dishes, desserts or seasonal accompaniments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMade from zelkova wood (keyaki), the bowl has a natural warmth and tactile quality that brings a sense of softness to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TSUMUGI Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTSUMUGI takes its name from the idea of weaving or connecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection reinterprets traditional Japanese bowl forms through new, graceful curves, bringing a fresh expression to forms that have been passed down through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is designed by\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIkumi Ishizaki, combining the heritage of Japanese food culture with a contemporary approach to form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMaterial: Zelkova Wood (Keyaki)\u003cbr\u003eSize: Ø115 × H74mm\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: 250ml\u003cbr\u003eDesigner: Ikumi Ishizaki \/ 石崎育味\u003cbr\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePlain \/ Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with polyurethane coating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe Urushi (拭漆)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with urushi lacquer, allowing the natural beauty and grain of the wood to remain visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs wood is a natural material, variations in grain and colour are part of the character of each piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO SHOTEN","offers":[{"title":"Plain","offer_id":44524030001251,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44524030034019,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/6150\/9219\/files\/SimplyNativeTsumugiHisagoShapedUrushiBowl.jpg?v=1794484121","url":"https:\/\/simplynativejapan.com.au\/en-int\/products\/tsumugi-hisago-shaped-urushi-bowl","provider":"Simply Native","version":"1.0","type":"link"}