35 Ladle

FOOD FOR THOUGHT commissioned Yuichi Takemata to create this“FFT Ladle.”

FOOD FOR THOUGHT director and culinary expert Yuko Watanabehas used this “ladle,” which she acquired in Southeast Asia, for decades, and it is perhaps her favorite cooking utensil. Its shape, capacity, and balance are all perfect, and Watanabe says it is so easy to use that it feels “like an extension of her right hand.”

FFT commissioned Takemata to modernize this ladle and create an “FFT exclusive version.”

Watanabe focused on the perfect curve to fit the hand and the weight balance. The beautiful proportions, composed of curves from every angle, and Takemata’s hammered metalwork came together to create a stunning piece.

FFT representative and photographer Takayuki Igarashi focused on the golden ratio of 1:1.618, which is most pleasing to the eye. The design was refined so that the ratio of the bowl to the stem would conform to the golden ratio. The goal was to release a truly one-of-a-kind piece that would also serve as a unique prop for photography.

Length: approx. 23 cm / Bowl width: approx. 7.5 cm
Material: stainless steel
As this is a handcrafted piece, slight variations in finish may occur.

Yuichi Takemata / Profile
1975 Born in Kanazawa
1995 Began studying metalwork
2002 Established an independent practice, focusing on custom jewelry
2007 Began creating lifestyle objects in addition to jewelry