GATO MIKIO SHOTEN
Tsumugi Mari Shaped Urushi Bowl
Tsumugi Mari Shaped Urushi Bowl
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A Bowl with Meaning
The Mari shape represents a traditional Japanese ball or temari.
Historically, brides were given temari as part of wedding traditions, and the ball came to symbolise protection from misfortune and happiness.
This symbolism gives the bowl a quiet sense of meaning beyond its everyday function, bringing an object associated with happiness and protection to the dining table.
Designed for the Everyday Table
While rooted in traditional Japanese tableware, the TSUMUGI collection brings a distinctly contemporary sensibility to the dining table.
The bowl’s soft, rounded silhouette creates a sculptural form that sits comfortably in the hand. Traditionally designed as a soup bowl, it is equally suited to serving rice, small dishes or desserts.
Made from zelkova wood (keyaki), the bowl brings the natural warmth and tactile beauty of wood to the everyday table.
The TSUMUGI Collection
TSUMUGI celebrates the forms of Japanese tableware that have been woven into the country’s food culture over generations.
Each bowl takes its name from a traditional form, reinterpreted through beautiful curves and a contemporary approach to design. The collection brings a fresh expression to familiar forms while remaining closely connected to Japanese food culture.
Designed by Ikumi Ishizaki, each piece reflects a meeting point between traditional Japanese tableware and modern design.
Details
Material: Zelkova Wood (Keyaki)
Size: Ø105 × H74mm
Capacity: 300ml
Designer: Ikumi Ishizaki / 石崎育味
Made in Japan
Finish Options
Plain / Black
Finished with a durable polyurethane coating.
Wipe Urushi (拭漆)
Finished with urushi lacquer, allowing the natural beauty and grain of the wood to remain visible.
As wood is a natural material, variations in grain and colour are part of the unique character of each piece.
Care
Hand wash gently with a soft sponge and mild detergent. Avoid soaking for extended periods and dry thoroughly after washing.
Do not use in the microwave or dishwasher.
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ABOUT THE MAKER
Gato Mikio Shoten | 我戸幹男商店 | Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture
Founded in 1908 in the famed wood-turning town of Yamanaka Onsen, Gato Mikio Shoten (我戸幹男商店直営店) has been making handcrafted Japanese lacquerware rooted in centuries-old techniques. The workshop evolved from a family woodworking factory into a lacquerware studio that highlights the natural beauty of woodgrain and meticulous craftsmanship.
Each piece - from tea caddies and cups to trays and bowls is shaped by skilled artisans using traditional kijibiki (woodturning) and fuki-urushi (wiped lacquer) techniques that maintain the clarity of the wood’s surface rather than covering it.
Over the years, Gato Mikio has fused tradition with refined contemporary design, collaborating with modern designers and earning recognition such as the 2012 German Design Award for its Karmi tea canister series.
Their work reflects a commitment to longevity, simplicity, and the inherent warmth of natural materials, creating objects that are both beautiful and functional in everyday life.