{"product_id":"mrs-022-curry-spoon-set","title":"Curry Spoon Set — Hidehira-nuri lacquer built for daily use","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy this set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurry, stew, porridge — the dishes with a bit of body are what these spoons are made for. Wood under lacquer keeps them light in the hand and easy against the lip, and they stay comfortable to hold through a full meal. A touch of gold at the handle is the one flourish on an otherwise plain shape. This is lacquerware made for regular use rather than special occasions, something to reach for most days, not only when guests are round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarusan Shikki is best known for Hidehira-nuri, a decorative lacquer style built on gold leaf and hand-painted motifs from Hiraizumi's Heian-era culture. That work sits at the end of each handle here: two gold diamonds laid over a black cloud motif, applied by hand. One spoon is finished in red, the other in tame, a darker translucent red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop has worked in urushi lacquer in Ichinoseki, Iwate, since 1904 and is now run by its fifth generation. Wood-turners, undercoat specialists and lacquer painters still work together under one roof, on pieces plain and decorative alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most urushi lacquerware, the microwave and dishwasher are best avoided. Heat and abrasion can lift the lacquer and crack the wood underneath. Start with lukewarm food for the first two to three months before moving to hot. After that, wash by hand with mild soap and warm water, dry with a soft cloth, and keep the set out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo spoons to a set. Each measures approximately 195mm, and the set weighs about 95g. In stock, and ships from Japan via DHL with tracking within about a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a set built for daily use is what your kitchen needs, you can place an order below. Unsure whether it suits your cooking? Write to us; we answer every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusan Shikki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299481628859,"sku":"MRS-022","price":130.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/mrs-022-curry-spoon-set-product-01.jpg?v=1787810849","url":"https:\/\/toramonten.com\/it-eu\/products\/mrs-022-curry-spoon-set","provider":"虎門天 - Toramonten -","version":"1.0","type":"link"}