Echizen Shikki Makie Wood Couple Rice Bowls Crane and Tortoise Echizen Shikki

Product Information

• Brand:Echizen Shikki
• Model:k1006
• Material:Wooden product (with polished Makie lacquer decoration), lacquer coating
• Product type:Couple Rice Bowls
• Country of origin:Japan
• Dimensions (approx):Single bowl size: φ135 x 58 mm
• Item weight (approx):340 g
• Shipping weight (approx):690 g

Key Features

• Bowls made of wood are perfect for daily use, as they are light-weight and robust. You can carry them with ease even when serving hot liquid in them, since they conduct less heat compared to other materials.
• The edge of the bowls feel smooth and gentle when you drink soup directly from them.

Use & Care

• Do not use over direct heat, in a microwave, or in an oven. The lacquer coating might peel off. There are also risks of deformation and fire.
• Do not put it in the dishwasher.
• Do not soak in water for a long period of time. Wipe them using a soft cloth. Remove the oil stain in the warm water mixed with dishwashing liquid.
• Avoid using them in the fridge. Also avoid storing under direct sunlight or in an extremely dry place. These can cause the colors to fade.
• Stop using them when there is a crack, a chip, or a fissure. Also stop using when the painting or the lacquer peeled off.

Background

Echizen Shikki has a share of over 80% of the national market for professional-use lacquerware production. Sabae, a city in Fukui Prefecture, Echizen Shikki-producing area, has developed thanks to about 1500 years of traditional techniques. It is characterized by the production process, with each expert working in a division of labor. This leads to stable quality of lacquerware in terms of beauty and robustness, as well as high production capacity.