Before I knew it, the sun was shining brightly.
At this time of year when it's getting hotter and hotter,
introducing utensils that add cool and refreshing color to your dining table.
In fact, it is a perfect tableware for the summer table.
There are so many!
Glass container
8823/glass work Kohei Okizawa's blown glass.
First of all, when it comes to summer utensils...yes, it's glass
containers.
Salads, carpaccio, fruits, etc.It makes cold food look delicious.
Above all, it makes the colors of the material
appear more vivid.
Mr.Okizawa's glass has a soft outline that is unique to handmade glass.
Kaku long bowl Served with guacamole in Mr. Okizawa's bowl.
The green of the avocado and the yellow of tortilla
chips stand out.
This item is said to have been created with the image of a block of ice.This is a standard series called "Kaku".
The
way a block of ice melts and its corners become rounded.
It's a fresh and juicy container, as if you were
looking at it.
Source: coquette_kumiko(instagram)
Mr. Okizawa's pottery uses a lot of glass.
It's relatively thick, so it looks a little chubby.
It also goes well with clay pots.
It also goes well with wooden trays. Although it is made of glass, it has an outstanding presence.
This is Mr.
Okizawa's pottery.
Next, we would like to introduce you to Sayaka Kanazu's utsuwa.
Nostalgia series
Somehow nostalgic, albeit modest It is a gorgeous container.
Blue, gray, etc., on a cold-colored placemat, create a stylish atmosphere.
Warm colors such as pink or yellow
with a cute atmosphere, depending on the color of the tableware to be combined, this is a unique pottery that will
change your look.
This series is made with blown glass.
After adding a pattern using the Kiriko technique with glass paint (enamel
painting), it is made by painting, reheating, and baking.
Source: nicokigi(instagram)
Landscape drawing small bowl dots.
As the name suggests, it's like turning glass into a sketchbook.
It
looks like a drawing of the scenery by the window. It's a beautiful container.
The white part made by finely crushing transparent glass is It makes food look even crisper and colder.
You can also see a list of glass items here.
Porcelain vessel
Summer containers are not just glass!
The beautiful pattern drawn with Gosu on a white background stands out.
Aki Murata's utensils.
Many of the dyed items have a strong statement, Mr. Murata's dyeing is a little modest.
The white part has a warmth that is unique to ceramics.
Traditional dyed patterns such as Qinghai waves.
The charm of Mr. Murata's pottery is that it is arranged in a modern Japanese style.
The popular small plate can
be used as an accent for a one-plate style.
The same Kuresu tinted ware, but with a different texture.
These Hasamiyaki Zeroichi ni series vessels are made of porcelain, so the white background is clearer than that of ceramics.
The brightly colored vessels are eye-catching.
This is also perfect for creating a refreshing summer table setting.
Since the design is strong, it is great for serving light-colored carpaccio on top of it.
Click here for the Hasami ware list page
Yachimun
Another item that is perfect for summer is Okinawan yachimunun ware.
"Yachimun" means "pottery" in the Okinawan dialect.
It is a vessel that cannot be missed on a summer dining table, as the vessel itself seems to take on the air of Okinawa.
The dignified appearance of porcelain makes cold foods such as salads and fruits look fresher.
There are many wonderful vessels with bright and lovely paintings on forms that retain the generosity of handmade craftsmanship.
The vessels themselves are thick and chunky, but it is precisely because they are made of Okinawan yachimund that they look cool on the dining table.
From tomoe_1210(instagram)
The painted coloring works well and gives a gorgeous impression to the rice noodles!
If it is Yachimun, it is a single item don! Yachimun is suitable for a single dish.
Click here for the Yachimun list page
Extra Edition: Seto ware reminiscent of fireworks
Finally, we introduce ceramic vessels that are perfect for cold summer dishes.
This is a barley straw handled pottery by Koharukagama, a kiln that has been in existence since the Edo period in Shinano, Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
This traditional pattern is called “barley straw hand” because the unique stripe pattern is reminiscent of ears of barley.
When viewed from above, it reminds one of fireworks.
From sunchi_official（instagram）
Enjoy the contrast of colors with bonito flakes, or serve deep-fried tofu in straw mats to accompany a cold beer.
A large platter can be used for summer vegetable stew, while a bowl of chilled soup, a Miyazaki summer staple, can be served.
These bowls are a perfect match for delicious summer Japanese cuisine.
When the weather gets hot, we tend to lose our appetites and eat simple meals on a daily basis.
At such times, using dishes that look good with summer dishes can make mealtime more enjoyable and tasty.
Please enjoy your summer dining table by combining a variety of unique tableware.
Blog written by UTSUWABI