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This is a lattice pattern high bowl made of soda-lime glass. Divided into three sizes, it can be chosen according to the amount to be served and used on the dining table.

Why this product

We selected it because it has an award history, allows you to choose from various sizes, and can be cleaned in a dishwasher.

  1. Award-winning lattice pattern

    This lattice pattern line won the 2019 Good Design Award.

  2. Three sizes

    Divided into S 175ml, M 300ml, and L 700ml, it can be selected according to the amount to be served and intended use.

  3. Dishwasher safe

    Made of soda-lime glass, it can be put in a dishwasher and cleaned.

This is a diamond-shaped small dish measuring width 8.7cm and height 6.3cm. It is suitable for serving small portions of side dishes or condiments on the table, and comes in two colors: yellow and green. Both microwave and dishwasher can be used.

Why this product

Selected for its convenient usability on everyday dining tables.

  1. Microwave and dishwasher safe

    It can be heated directly in the microwave and washed in the dishwasher, making table setting and cleanup easy.

  2. A size suitable for serving small portions

    Measuring width 8.7cm and height 6.3cm, it is suitable for serving side dishes or condiments in small amounts without leaving leftovers.

  3. Available in two colors

    It comes in two colors, yellow and green, allowing you to choose according to the atmosphere of your dining table.

It has a structure with a brass handle placed on an aluminum body. It is used to cover 18cm pots and frying pans, and can also be placed together for oven cooking.

Why this product

It was chosen considering its use tailored to 18cm cookware.

  1. 18cm size compatibility

    It fits and is used across Ottinetti's 18cm round pots and frying pans.

  2. Aluminum and brass composition

    The body is made of aluminum, and the handle is made of brass.

  3. Oven safe

    It can be used in an oven, and cannot be used on direct flame, induction, or in a microwave and dishwasher.

It is a hand-shaped, kiln-fired ceramic bowl with an opening that flares outward, making it suitable for serving rice bowls or soupy dishes. With an 820ml capacity, it can be generously filled with food, and since it is microwave- and dishwasher-safe, maintenance is easy.

Why this product

Chosen for its size that fully holds a single-bowl meal and the natural texture inherent to ceramics.

  1. Generous capacity

    Based on manufacturer specifications, it holds 820ml, making it suitable for serving single-bowl dishes generously.

  2. Convenient washing and reheating

    Because it is both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, it is convenient for reheating cooled food or cleaning up after a meal.

  3. Variations arising from the process

    Due to the hand-shaping and firing process, the thickness of blue lines, distribution of spots, color, and size vary slightly from product to product.

HORIE TOUKIKitchenToolHT-21

When looking at HORIE TOUKI, should one focus on the store's founding in 1965 or the company's establishment in 1990?

When reading the history of HORIE TOUKI, both the store's founding and the corporate establishment are listed side by side, which may leave one wondering which point to understand as the brand's main axis.

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The store in 1965, which distributed ceramics, and the company in 1990, which added planning capabilities, are distinct starting points that changed the way HORIE TOUKI handles ceramics.

This is a glass made by shaping soda glass by hand. The concave waist makes it comfortable to hold and drink beverages. With a 155ml capacity, it is well suited for serving a glass of water or tea.

Why this product

We examined three points to see if it is a good glass for comfortable daily use.

  1. Created in designer collaboration

    Planned and made in collaboration with Yuko Watanabe to blend into everyday life.

  2. Handcrafted soda glass

    Crafted by refining soda glass material individually by hand.

  3. Check heat source restrictions

    Cannot be used in microwaves, dishwashers, or direct fire heat sources, so it must be hand-washed with soft utensils.

NODA HOROKitchenToolNH-15

Why are volume (L) and plum weight listed together in the capacity indication?

While looking at the detailed description of the enamel tank, it caught my attention that plum weight was listed separately next to the liter unit. It was difficult to judge which size to choose when making syrup or pastes.

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It is a standard to help you immediately estimate the volume of ingredients for syrups or pickling—which is hard to grasp with only liter (L) units—in line with the grocery shopping weight units.

This is a 210ml glass made of soda-lime glass. It features a diamond-shaped lattice texture on a structure that tapers from the rim toward the bottom. It is good for drinking water or beverages while holding it lightly in one hand.

Why this product

We examined the stability in the hand and its everyday usefulness.

  1. Design award history

    The lattice pattern line received the Good Design Award in 2019.

  2. Ease of care

    Made of soda-lime glass, it is dishwasher safe.

  3. 210ml capacity

    It is made with a 210ml capacity that fits in one hand.

This is a Minoyaki ceramic bean dish featuring vine patterns painted by hand piece by piece. With its gentle depth and small size, it is ideal for serving side dishes or condiments at the dining table. Being microwave and dishwasher safe, it is convenient for everyday use.

Why this product

Why we chose ceramics that can be set comfortably on the table.

  1. Hand-painted vine pattern

    Each arabesque pattern is painted directly with a brush, piece by piece, fully revealing the touch of the artisan's hand.

  2. Microwave and dishwasher compatible

    Both the microwave and dishwasher can be used, making everyday handling easy.

  3. Traces left by the crafting process

    Unique marks created as it passes through the kiln—such as glaze pooling, air bubbles, marks on the bottom foot, and iron spots—are preserved.

This is a round storage container with an enamel body and a side handle. Excluding the lid, the body can be placed directly on a gas stove or radiant cooktop to cook, and it is dishwasher-safe.

Why this product

We chose it because you can handle everything from food storage to cooking over direct heat in a single container.

  1. Direct fire cooking and dishwasher use

    The enamel body can be placed directly over the heat of a gas stove or radiant cooktop to warm up, and it can be washed in a dishwasher. The lid cannot be used over direct heat or in a dishwasher.

  2. Side handle that assists with moving

    A handle is attached to the side of the body, allowing you to hold it stably when adding contents or moving it from over the heat to somewhere else.

  3. Two sizes tailored to your needs

    You can choose between the 1L size S and the 1.5L size L according to the quantity you need.

This is a rectangular storage container made of 18-8 stainless steel. The body, which does not absorb odors or colors, is fitted with a polyethylene lid that withstands temperatures down to minus 25 degrees. You can store ingredients or side dishes in appropriate portions in the refrigerator and freezer.

Why this product

Chosen to hygienically store foods with strong seasonings or odors.

  1. A body that does not absorb odors or colors

    Because it is made of 18-8 stainless steel, seasonings do not seep in, and the body is dishwasher-safe. The lid cannot be used in a dishwasher, so care for it by washing by hand.

  2. Three size configurations

    It comes in three sizes, from a small size with a width of 13cm to a large size of 19cm. You can choose appropriately according to the amount of food or ingredients you want to put in.

  3. A lid for refrigeration and freezing

    Equipped with a polyethylene lid that withstands minus 25 degrees, freezer storage is possible. Since it is not completely airtight, keep it upright without laying it flat.

This is a transparent 50ml mini bowl with a spout. It is finished with fire-polishing, which smooths the surface by heating it with fire.

Why this product

We focused on its small capacity with a spout and its smoothly refined finish.

  1. 50ml mini bowl

    It is a small bowl featuring a 50ml capacity with a spout.

  2. Fire-polished finish

    It is finished with fire-polishing technology, which smooths the surface by heating it with fire.

  3. Care standards to check before use

    It can be placed in household dishwashers, but it cannot be used in commercial dishwashers, on direct flame, induction cooktops, ovens, or microwaves.