Echizen Shikki Synthetic Resin Couple Soup Bowls Grapes

Product Information

• Brand:Echizen Shikki
• Model:EZ-39
• Material:Moulded wood, lacquer coating
• Product type:Couple Soup Bowls
• Country of origin:Japan
• Dimensions (approx):Single bowl size: φ115 x 68 mm
• Item weight (approx):300 g
• Shipping weight (approx):600 g

Key Features

• Echizen lacquerware is known for its beautiful colors of lacquer.

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 it 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.