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This is an oval plate crafted from ivory-tinted white porcelain ceramic. Divided into four shallow sizes and a plate with a depth of 3cm, you can choose according to the food. Suitable for everyday tableware as it can be used in both the microwave and the dishwasher.

Why this product

Chosen for the calm color of white porcelain and a user-friendly lineup.

  1. Ivory-tinted white porcelain ceramic

    Crafted from ceramic material, it carries a subtle ivory tone.

  2. Microwave and dishwasher safe

    It can be placed and used in the microwave and dishwasher, making it convenient to warm food or wash the dishes.

  3. A lineup divided by depth and size

    With four sizes of shallow plates plus a deep plate with a depth of 3cm, you can select what suits the food being served.

This is a handmade glass tokkuri for cold sake. Shaped with a wide base and a narrow neck, it features a spout that makes pouring sake into cups easy. With a 310ml capacity, it is ideal for sharing refreshing cold drinks at the table.

Why this product

We selected this tokkuri so that cold sake can be poured neatly into cups.

  1. Handmade glass tokkuri

    Crafted using handmade methods, this glass sake vessel displays a clear texture.

  2. Spout designed for easy pouring

    With a spout at the opening, it is easy to pour sake even into small cups without spilling outside.

  3. Dishwasher safe

    It can be placed directly in home dishwashers, making cleanup convenient even after gatherings.

This is a bowl made using the tebineri technique, hand-shaped directly without using a potter's wheel. With a diameter of 17cm, a height of 8cm, and a 600ml capacity, it is suitable for holding soup or noodle dishes. Its thickness is about 0.2–0.3cm, and it can be conveniently washed in a household dishwasher.

Why this product

Chosen for its unique, hand-touched contours and generous capacity to comfortably hold soup dishes.

  1. Hand-shaped technique

    It is crafted using the tebineri method of shaping the contours directly by hand without using a potter's wheel.

  2. 600ml size and wide width

    With a diameter of 17cm and a height of 8cm, it can comfortably accommodate soup or noodle dishes.

  3. Household dishwasher safe

    While it cannot be used over direct heat or in a microwave, it can be easily maintained using a household dishwasher.

This is a tall-sized glass cup set carved with a hemp leaf pattern on the glass surface using the Kiriko craft technique. Two glasses measuring 11.8cm in height are packaged in a dedicated paulownia wood box with a divider. Made by hand, each glass has unique variations and is good for generously holding and drinking cold beverages.

Why this product

We looked closely at the delicate glass pattern carved by hand and the neat finish of the box that elegantly holds them.

  1. Hemp leaf pattern with the Kiriko technique

    The hemp leaf pattern is delicately carved by applying the Kiriko craft technique, which directly carves the glass surface.

  2. Paulownia wood box packaging

    It comes packaged in a paulownia wood box.

  3. Individuality born from handcrafting

    Because each piece is crafted by hand, natural variations in thickness, height, and weight appear across products.

This is a soup bowl with a handle that measures 12cm in diameter and 6cm in height, holding a 400ml capacity. It can be stacked top-to-bottom with the Bowl Mini product for organized storage, and is microwave and dishwasher safe.

Why this product

We considered that it is convenient to stack neatly in a cupboard for storage and easy for daily maintenance.

  1. Stack and store with Bowl Mini

    It can be stacked top-to-bottom with the Bowl Mini product of the same line, taking up less storage space.

  2. Microwave and dishwasher compatible

    It can be put directly into the microwave to heat or washed in the dishwasher, making it convenient for everyday use.

  3. 400ml size with a handle

    Measuring 12cm in diameter and 6cm in height, it holds 400ml, and the handle on the side makes it easy to lift.

This is a cooking tool composed of an enamel square tray and an 18-8 stainless steel strainer. Its flat bottom and neat rim make it suitable for gathering ingredients or using as a drip tray and cooling rack. It can be heated over direct fire and in the oven, and can be maintained by cleaning in a dishwasher.

Why this product

Chosen to seamlessly connect everything from ingredient prep to heated cooking and cooling all at once.

  1. Versatile heated cooking

    It can be cooked over direct fire and in the oven, allowing it to be used like a pan, and can be washed in a dishwasher after use. However, it cannot be used on induction cooktops or in microwaves.

  2. Enamel and stainless steel strainer

    By layering the 18-8 stainless steel strainer onto the enamel tray, it can be used to catch oil or as a cooling rack.

  3. Toaster-exclusive size

    The size 21 tray and strainer fit properly into the Balmuda toaster, making them good for roasted dishes.

IgamonoKitchenToolIGA-11

What role does the steam plate placed inside the earthenware pot play during cooking?

While looking at the description of the steaming earthenware pot, I became curious about the specific use of the steam plate, which is a standard component. I would like to know if it is simply a trivet or if cooking is possible in other ways as well.

[이가모노] IH 프리미엄 찜 뚝배기 - 소
hmmm editorial answer

It is a rack that rests inside Igamono's steaming earthenware pot, helping to steam food in the upper tier while simultaneously completing soup dishes in the lower tier.

HORIE TOUKIKitchenToolHT-16

How do the round white porcelain tiered food box and the round stripe tiered food box differ in size and tier configuration?

Although both are round white porcelain tiered food boxes, their sizes and tier options differ, making it difficult to judge which one to choose according to what dish.

[호리에] h+ 라운드 백자 찬합 (2type)
[호리에] h+ 라운드 스트라이프 백자 찬합 (2type)
hmmm editorial answer

The standard round white porcelain tiered food box has a diameter of 11.7cm and comes in 2 tiers and 3 tiers, while the round stripe tiered food box is wider with a diameter of 15.3cm and is divided into 1 tier and 2 tiers.

This is a mixing bowl set in three sizes made of 18-8 stainless steel. With measuring scale marks on the inside and a pouring spout on the rim, it is used when checking the volume of ingredients and dispensing them.

Why this product

Chosen because it allows measuring, dispensing, and dishwasher cleaning.

  1. Inside measuring marks

    Scale marks are engraved in 50ml increments on the 9cm and 11cm bowls, and in 100ml increments on the 13cm bowl.

  2. Pouring spouts and three sizes

    Choose and use according to the amount of ingredients from three sizes with pouring spouts: 270ml, 520ml, and 750ml.

  3. Dishwasher cleaning

    Made of 18-8 stainless steel, it can be placed in a dishwasher for cleaning.

This is a glass shaped from glass with a thickness of about 0.2 to 0.3 cm. Because it is handmade, there are slight differences in size and rim outline for each glass. Divided into three sizes, it is good to set on the table to match the amount of beverage you wish to drink.

Why this product

We chose it because you can select according to the amount of beverage you drink often and easily care for it with a dishwasher.

  1. Three sizes and capacities

    From XS at 190ml to S at 255ml and M at 290ml, you can choose according to your needs among three sizes.

  2. Household dishwasher safe

    It is convenient because it can be cared for with a household dishwasher, but direct fire, oven, and microwave use are not permitted.

  3. Unique differences created by handmade work

    Because it is handmade, the thickness and height vary slightly for each glass, and natural undulations remain on the rim and bottom surface.

This is a folding dishcloth stand combining a stainless steel frame with a wooden handle. You can adjust the distance between the two frames or unfold it completely to hang and dry dishcloths by size. After use, fold it flat to store on a kitchen shelf or in narrow gaps.

Why this product

We chose it because you can unfold it to hang dishcloths according to their size and store it flat in gaps.

  1. Adjustable spacing and wide drying

    By adjusting the frame spacing, you can hang two dishcloths at the same time, or unfold it completely to dry wide dishcloths.

  2. Flat-folding storability

    The stand folds flat so it can be neatly tucked away on kitchen shelves or into narrow gaps.

  3. Wooden handle

    It is finished by adding a wooden handle to one axis of the stainless steel frame.

NODA HOROKitchenToolNH-10

They are made of the same enamel material; can both storage containers and pots be put in the dishwasher?

Since they are enamel tableware from the same brand, it is easy to assume the care methods would also be the same. However, depending on the product shape, the standards for usable home appliances differ, making one hesitate before putting them in the dishwasher.

[노다호로] LUKE 소스팬 18cm (LK-18N) - 인덕션 OK
[노다호로] LUKE 양수냄비 21cm (LK-21T) - 인덕션 OK
[노다호로] 법랑 화이트 시리즈 원형 용기 (6size)
hmmm editorial answer

Storage containers can go in the dishwasher only for their main bodies, but pots—both saucepans and two-handled pots—cannot be placed in the dishwasher.