Octagonal Plate | Medium

An Octagonal Plate

A simple-antique style plate, handcrafted by Shoyogama in Tamba-Sasayama in Hyogo, Japan. They are used for any occasions and also easy to store.

It is said that octagonal shape brings good fortune in Japan, so this can be a perfect gift if you are choosing someone you love a present with the wish of good luck.

 Pottery crafts which are produced in Tamba-Sasayama area, is called Tambayaki. As one of six oldest kilns in Japan, It has supported people's lives for more than 800 years. Tambayaki is an earthenware produced from a climbing kiln on the slope of a mountain and has many products that are familiar to people's daily lives, are known of its warm and earthy texture and colour. 

Shoyogama was founded in 1968 by the first generation, Noboru Ohgami. While preserving the long-established tradition of Tambayaki pottery, the will to continue manufacturing products that constantly offer new proposals for people's ever-changing lives has been passed down to the second generation, Yutaka Ohgami and the third generation, Yuki Ohgami.

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PRODUCT

-Size 20.2cm20.2cm×2.8cm

-Available colour | Black / White 

-Dishwasher safe / Microwave safe (handwash is recommended)

-Tambayaki

*Due to nature of handcrafted pottery, there may be some imperfections and also variations in colour. the photos on line are only for the image of the products.

INSTRUCTIONS

*A dry pottery absorbs liquid easily and causes stains. To avoid stains, please soak the pottery in water and wipe it lightly before plating food.

*Even though this product is dishwasher safe and microwave safe, hand washing is preferred and recommended so that you can enjoy it for a long time. Please air dry well before storing it in the cupboard.