Minoyaki

Just by plating, your everyday dish transforms into a "ryotei-quality" masterpiece. A Minoyaki raised plate woven from deep green and "shinogi" fluting.

As you gently lift it with both hands, the comfortable weight of approximately 255g settles perfectly into your palm. Tracing your fingertips along the rim, you'll be captivated by the smooth, lustrous glaze and the rhythmic, tactile sensation of the "shinogi" fluting. This "Minoyaki Oribe Shinogi Raised Plate," born in Gifu Prefecture, is more than just a small plate. The subtle 1.5cm height provided by the raised base is a magical vessel that brings a pleasant tension and whitespace to your dining table. I've cherished it in my own home for a long time, and each time I place food on this deeply captivating Oribe green, I'm struck by the vibrant contrast of colors. It's a reliable companion that transforms a busy daily meal into a slightly more refined space, making you feel a bit more upright.

The "deep green" of Oribe and the "scenery of handcrafted beauty" highlight the colors of your food.

The quiet, profound green characteristic of Oribe ware. This canvas astonishingly enhances the color of any ingredient. For example, a slightly warm yellow dashimaki tamago (rolled omelet), pristine white sea bream sashimi, or Japanese sweets garnished with vibrant red strawberries. The beautiful variations in glaze color that accumulate in the shinogi fluting carved into the rim act as a "frame" that dramatically showcases your dishes. The unique "scenery" of each piece, not found in industrial products, such as glaze drips created by handcrafting and tiny black spots (iron particles) formed by iron in the clay during firing, are details that grow on you the more you use it.

The "raised base" creates three-dimensionality and an extraordinary presentation.

At 16.3cm wide, this size is exquisitely versatile, most frequently used as an individual plate (serving plate), appetizer plate, or dessert plate. However, what sets it apart from ordinary flat plates is the presence of the "raised base" at its foot. This design, which lifts the plate slightly from the table, creates a three-dimensional effect on what can often be a flat dining scene. Even just artfully arranging leftovers from last night or some deli items in the center transforms them into a "dressed-up" dish, as if served in a high-end Japanese restaurant. The whitespace on the plate comes alive, turning your usual meals into special-occasion feasts.

Embrace traditional beauty in your modern daily life, without fuss.

Despite its historic Minoyaki background, the main reason it can be cherished for a long time is that the material is durable and easy-to-handle "porcelain." While possessing the beautiful luster of an artwork, it's surprisingly versatile, being "dishwasher-safe," "microwave-safe," and even "freezer-safe." (Not oven-safe.) You can use it toughly every day, and reheating and cleaning up are stress-free. Furthermore, despite being a raised plate, it stacks neatly, not occupying too much space in the cupboard. This high level of practicality shows the maker's thoughtful consideration for modern living.

This plate embodies the traditional Japanese beauty of Oribe green, the warmth of handcrafted shinogi design, and a raised base that creates a three-dimensional dining experience. It combines all these aesthetic qualities with robust practicality that aligns with modern lifestyles. It will undoubtedly become an indispensable standard for your dining table, not only for special occasions but also as the "pinnacle of everyday use" that richly colors your ordinary meals.

Recommended for:

• Those who want to elevate everyday home cooking without special techniques.
• Those looking for tableware that combines everyday ease of use (dishwasher and microwave safe) with high design.
• Those who want a beautifully colored plate that adds an accent to the dining table as a serving or cake plate.
• Those seeking Japanese tableware that harmonizes modernly with not only Japanese cuisine but also Western dishes and sweets.