Tokusa Sauce Plate MAKER_Bitoen do not put it directly

do not put it directly into the natsume

the metalwork studio in Niigata Prefecture

The combination of deep red and indigo shades brings a modern touch to the traditional design

Crafted in the tradition of Yamanaka lacquerware

Tokusa Sauce Plate MAKER_Bitoen do not put it directlyThis sauce plate features the tokusa pattern extending from the center with a petal like design. Beloved since the Edo period (16031868 CE), this pattern of straight vertical lines is inspired by the Japanese plant tokusa, known in English as rough horsetail. It is regarded as a symbol of growth and prosperity as it grows unwaveringly upwards. It is a perfect small plate for serving sauces or snacks like nuts and candies. Or you may put a small