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Do you know about SORI YANAGI? Sori Yanagi is one of the most inspiring and respected Japanese designers in the world. As his Butterfly Stool (1954) is considered iconic in the world of Japanese design, his kitchen tools have also been admired and long-selling with its simplicity, stylish design and high function. We have grown our collections—not only dinnerware but also beautiful and functional Japanese kitchen tools, tabletop items. So we decided to share with you SORI YANAGI's cooking utensils as our first addition due to its functional beauty and timeless design. Here're some of his products: Matte Kettle  The unique shape is decorative and ornamental, yet functional. The stay-cool handle can be folded to the sides—storage also becomes non-issue even with limited spaces.    Tongs with/without Holes  The tongs are made by an integrated moding—no joint design which allows you to wash it easily and keep it clean. Ideal for pasta, sauté meat and fish, salad, and udon/soba noodle—easy to hold and pick.    Punching strainer  The slightly dented bottom is practical for a proper draining. This strainer fits perfectly inside this Yanagi's stainless steel bowl of each size, leaving enough space for liquids to drain. Ideal for everyday use as washing vegetables, draining noodles.    Bowl  Each size of the strainers and bowls fit perfectly. The bowls are sleek with a gently curled rim and easily nestable on their own.     Strainer and Bowl fits perfectly!        Ladle/Skimmer/Turner  All tools are made by an integrated moding—no joint design which allows you to wash it easily and keep it clean. The ladle/skimmer's triangular, oval form helps to ladle along the edge of the bottom of a pot.    All products are made in Tsubame, Niigata Japan by Japanese master craftsmen with much attention to detail.   If you are interested in Japanese modern and functional beauty design, Sori Yanagi's works are for you! ::: ▶SORI YANAGI Kitchen Utensils collection