Tsumugi Hand-Turned Wooden Bowl (Hisago)

The Art of the Bowl Tsumugi bowls are designed to follow traditional Japanese food culture that has been preserved through generations. These wooden bowls are hand-turned from Japanese Zelkova wood, which is prized for its quality and grain.  Each bowl from the Tsumugi collection takes after a traditional Japanese shape. This one was inspired by hisago, the shape of a gourd. Gourds are a symbol of happiness and health because they traditionally were used for storing medicine.  Details: Designer:   Ikumi Ishizaki Material: Keyaki (Japanese zelkova) Size: 115 ×74 mm Available in 2 colors: Dark (polyurethane finish) and Urushi (lacquer finish) Handmade in Japan About: GatoMikio was founded in 1908 in Yamanaka Hot Spring, a town famed for wood turning. Intent on preserving the spirit of their original kijishi wood-turners, the company is committed to preserving excellence in craftsmanship and materials while creating functional, modern designs that help propel the craft of woodworking i