Hasami Ware ALONGU Soup Bowl 12cm

ALONGU Soup Bowl 12cm

We named our brand "ALONGU" as we enjoy the current state of Japanese cuisine, where diverse nationalities and regional characteristics coexist, and we seek the form of tableware that foreshadows the future of Japanese cuisine. By intentionally adding "U" to "ALONG" to express it like a Japanese romanization, and combining it with the kanji "明論具", we convey that it is a vessel that embraces the diverse contemporary meals where nationalities intersect, while also being tableware made in Japan.

The designer is Jin Kuramoto, a product designer known for HAY's "KNIT," arflex Japan's "JK," and home appliances such as audio-technica's wireless earphones. This is Kuramoto's first time designing tableware among his numerous works. The art direction is handled by graphic designer Rei Masaki. Through the perspective of Masaki, a Japanese-American who grew up in New York and has been active in Tokyo since 2017, the world of "ALONGU" is expressed in a borderless way, transcending nationalities.

Made from jujube wood, each piece is turned and carved by a skilled craftsman. Wood naturally has patterns such as "knots" and "medullary rays" that occur as the tree grows. Wood with beautiful grain is finished with a clear coat, while wood with noticeable individual differences in patterns is painted with color to minimize wood waste during production.

About ALONGU Quality Control Standards

While we only sell products that have passed manufacturer inspections, please be aware of the following product characteristics:

• Due to the use of natural wood, there will be individual differences in grain.
• Due to the use of natural wood, there will be individual differences in color.
• If you have any other concerns, please contact us.