Hi-Iro Rice Cooker Donabe

A classic gohan donabe with a freshly modern aesthetic, the Hi-Iro Rice Cooker Donabe was designed in Japan by Homeland, a young all-female design group, and handmade by Matsusho, an 8th-generation pottery kiln making traditional Shigaraki ware. With three steam holes in the lid and sized to make up to 4 go of rice (serving up to 6 people), the simple, deep shape of this donabe can also be used for soups and stews. Its dappled warm glaze color is traditional to Shigaraki, originally made from charred pine, and because they're hand-finished using natural materials, each one is totally unique. Pictured with our medium rush trivet. Donabe are safe for heat, including oven and gas flame. Not recommended for use on an electric stove unless using a heat diffuser. As with all natural materials, never shock the dish by moving it quickly from cold to hot, or vice versa. Warm it slowly over low heat to start, and never submerge a hot pot in water. Never heat the pot empty or when the bottom is w