Ara Minoyaki Plate

From itsvariable colorsto its cracked glaze, the Ara Minoyaki Plate is the very picture of the wabi-sabi philosophy - an age-old belief that encourages one to embrace transienceandrecognize the beauty in imperfections. Here, that ideamanifests in the highly organic aesthetic of artist Takumi Kudo's tableware, which draws the eye not through flash or opulence but through small details that can never be replicated, even by the original craftsman.Enjoy it dailyas a practical expression of a time-honored philosophy orsave it to plate a photo-worthy dishat your next dinner party.

About South Kiln
Though he got his start athis father's ceramics workshop, artistTakumi Kudo carved out a niche all his own under the South Kiln label, eventually earning his certification as a full-fledged craftsman in theMino waretradition. Today, he heads thecompanyhis father founded almost 50 years ago, a brand that - under his leadership - has transitioned away from a mass production modelto become a creator of beautiful handmade tableware.

Materials: Clay, food-safe glaze
Dimensions:8.25" D x 1.65" H
Care:Not microwave-, oven-, or dishwasher-safe. Hand wash gently and dry separately. Note that the clay is not entirely waterproof, so be sure to dry thoroughly before storing.
Toki, Japan