Hikiyose Wooden Rice Bowl Cypress

Hikiyose: The Perfect Blend Of Modern Design And Traditional Manufacturing

Hikiyose Is A Wooden Product Crafted With The Combination Of Modern Design And Two Traditional Manufacturing Skills, "Kijibiki" And "Yosegi". The Former Involves Shaping Wooden Material Into A Bowl Using An Edged Tool And Lathe, While The Latter Is An Intricate Wooden Mosaic Works Combining Different Types Of Wood Pieces. Designed By Kaichiro Yamada Of Kaichi Design, Hikiyose Was Awarded With The Good Design Award In 2014.

Use & Care For Hikiyose

To Ensure The Utmost Quality Of Hikiyose, We Recommend The Following Use & Care Instructions:

• Avoid Long-Time Use In High Temperature And Humidity, Extreme Dryness Or Direct Sunlight, Which May Cause Crack Or Deformation.
• Fall Or Strong Impact May Cause Crack Or Break. Avoid Using Hard Scourer Or Sponge.
• Abrasive Agents Such As Thinner And Benzine May Cause The Coating To Come Off .
• Not Compatible With Gas Stove, Microwace Oven, Or Dishwasher.
• Avoid Soaking It In Water For A Long Time, Which May Cause It To Crack Or Bend.
• Avoid Leaving Food Inside Or Keeping It Wet, Which May Cause Stain, Mold Or Bacteria Proliferation.
• If You Mind Its Smell At First Use, Pour Hot Water In It And Wait 3 Mins, And Then Drain And Wipe Well Before Use.
• After Use, Wash It With A Soft Sponge And Neutral Detergent Dissolved In Warm Water, And Wipe Well With A Cloth. 

The Story Behind Hikiyose

Hikiyose Is Carefully Crafted In Japan By La Luz Inc., A Company Established In Kanagawa In 1994. Their Factory Is Located In Odawara, Kanagawa, And Is Where Hikiyose Is Made With The Utmost Attention To Detail And Quality.