39 FFT Ladle

This is the "FFT Ladle," a special order from FOOD FOR THOUGHT to Yuichi Takemata.

The "ladle" that Arko Watanabe, director of FOOD FOR THOUGHT and a chef, has cherished and used for decades, calling it her favorite cooking utensil, was acquired in Southeast Asia.Watanabe describes its shape, capacity, and balance as perfect, saying it's so easy to use it's "like her right hand."

FFT commissioned Takemata to modernize this ladle, creating an "FFT custom version."

Watanabe was particular about the exquisite curve that fits the fingers and the weight balance. The beautiful proportions composed of curves from every angle, combined with Takemata's hammered texture, created a synergy that resulted in a beautiful piece.

Takahiro Igarashi, representative of FFT and a photographer, was particular about the golden ratio of 1:1.618, which is considered the most aesthetically pleasing to the human eye. The design was meticulously crafted so that the ratio of the bowl to the stem would adhere to this golden ratio. His desire was to release a unique item that could also serve as a prop for photography.

Length: approx. 23cm / Bowl width: approx. 7.5cm
Material: Stainless steel
Due to the nature of handmade artisan works, there may be slight individual differences in the finish.

Yuichi Takemata / Profile
1975 Born in Kanazawa
1995 Began studying metal engraving
2002 Became independent, focusing on custom jewelry
2007 Began producing household items in addition to jewelry