64 Western-style dishes

*Due to slight warping in the tableware, we recommend using it on a placemat or similar surface.

The Morioka couple are potters who create their works at the foot of Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. They are said to have been making pottery for 50 years.

Their workshop houses several kilns, centered around a huge wood-fired kiln over 10 meters long. Typically, firing in a wood-fired kiln takes 2-3 days, but Mr. Narihide's signature Nanban Yakishime pottery is fired continuously for 10 days, with the fire kept burning for the entire duration. A single firing consumes tens of tons of firewood.

The Morioka family thus employs a very demanding production method. They have delivered vibrant pieces that feel as if they embody the energy of the flames within the kiln.

This is a Western-style plate made with Nanban Yakishime. Its highly usable shape and size make it ideal for those who want to try Yakishime for the first time. It was also the most popular item among first-time buyers of Mr. Narihide's work in-store.

The shop owner used it for curry at home, and the surface, after decades of use, was glossy like lacquer. It was also very pleasant to use with a spoon, and the owner fell in love with it at first sight. The Western-style plates are popular and often out of stock. Get yours quickly.

Diameter: Approx. 23.5cm / Height: Approx. 4cm

*As these are artisan works, each piece will vary in color, shape, size, and thickness, and there will be individual differences.
*Yakishime works undergo changes over time. When first used, they are particularly susceptible to oil stains, but by using them continuously without concern, the overall piece will become well-seasoned and develop beautifully. If you are concerned, you can make them less prone to change by soaking them in water and wiping them dry before use.
*Please refrain from using in microwaves,ovens, or direct flames.
*Returns and refunds are not accepted under any circumstances. We ask for your understanding before making a purchase.

Narihide Morioka: Brief Biography
Born in Nara Prefecture in 1948, raised in Wakayama Prefecture. Started pottery at age 25, building a kiln in Amano at the foot of Mt. Koya. Encountered Nanban Yakishime during a visit to Tanegashima, and has since focused on Yakishime pottery. Subsequently traveled around the world, visiting kilns in North to Central America, Southeast Asia, Korea, India, and other regions, learning about pottery and earthenware. An internationally renowned artist, whose large jars are part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.