{"product_id":"fft_ladle","title":"39 FFT Ladle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e60909;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the \"FFT Ladle,\" a special order from FOOD FOR THOUGHT to Yuichi Takemata.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \"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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatanabe describes its shape, capacity, and balance as perfect, saying it's so easy to use it's \"like her right hand.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFFT commissioned Takemata to modernize this ladle, creating an \"FFT custom version.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatanabe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTakahiro 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon't miss this opportunity to select yours online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: approx. 23cm \/ Bowl width: approx. 7.5cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDue to the nature of handmade artisan works, there may be slight individual differences in the finish.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYuichi Takemata \/ Profile\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1975 Born in Kanazawa\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1995 Began studying metal engraving\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2002 Became independent, focusing on custom jewelry\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2007 Began producing household items in addition to jewelry\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Do not soak for extended periods, and do not use scrubbing brushes or abrasive detergents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Returns and refunds are not accepted. We appreciate your understanding before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/foodforthoughttokyo.com\/collections\/%E7%AB%B9%E4%BF%A3%E5%8B%87%E5%A3%B1-yuichi-takemata\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eView All Works by Yuichi Takemata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"竹俣勇壱 \/ Yuichi Takemata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691078107413,"sku":null,"price":10510.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9124\/1110\/files\/231116_FFT3996.jpg?v=1700473185","url":"https:\/\/foodforthoughttokyo.com\/en\/products\/fft_ladle","provider":"FOOD FOR THOUGHT | フードフォーソート","version":"1.0","type":"link"}