Black Ladle with Leather Strap CATEGORY_Bowl-Chawanmushi This is a cast iron

This is a cast iron trivet with a wave pattern

The gently curved rim adds a fun touch to the design

It works well as an extra plate

The asymmetrical rim

wagashi with a  bowl of matcha tea

Black Ladle with Leather Strap CATEGORY_Bowl-Chawanmushi This is a cast ironThis ladle is handmade by Yamanaka Lacquerware craftsmen. Made by hollowing out a piece of wood, it has a beautiful form with no joints and is firm and comfortable to hold. It comes with a leather strap for convenient storage in the kitchen. It is finished with the "Akebono" lacquer technique, in which black lacquer is applied over a coat of vermilion lacquer. The name Akebono (dawn) comes from the fact that the underlying vermilion lacquer can be