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Life tools that continue to be loved

The old-fashioned Marubon Zaru 2 inch is a strong ally that comes in handy in all food-related situations, such as draining vegetables and arranging food. This rustic and simple shape is the reason why it has been loved for a long time.

Like round trays, bamboo products have long been used in Japan for daily necessities, decorations, building materials, agriculture, and fishing. Baskets made of natural materials are popular all over the world, but Japan is a little special among them. Digging into history, bamboo baskets have been used as flower baskets in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu. Both the delicate bamboo crafts and the bamboo baskets used in daily life reflect the Japanese spirit of careful craftsmanship.

Materials created from the coexistence of man and nature

Bamboo grows mostly in Asia, with many types of bamboo growing especially in Japan and China. In Japan, Kagoshima has the largest area of bamboo groves in Japan, and since it matures in one year, even if it is cut down, new bamboo will soon grow the following year, making it a sustainable natural material. In addition, the quality of the bamboo itself deteriorates if it is not taken care of, so cutting an appropriate amount of bamboo helps to protect the quality of the bamboo. In order for the beautiful bamboo groves and products to continue to exist, it is important to take care of the bamboo groves, use bamboo products, and pass them on from generation to generation.

Any usage

The round tray has a somewhat nostalgic feel and is 2 sun (approximately 36 cm) large enough to hold plenty of ingredients. The finely and precisely knitted fabric and the bamboo knots remaining on the back side have a deep taste that shows that each item has been carefully finished by the hands of craftsmen. The good thing about bamboo strainers is that they drain well. The pressure is adjusted so that there is just the right amount of space between the stitches, so the steam can escape quickly.

Once the plum work begins, you can use it to dry the plums, put the ingredients for soba noodles and hot pot on it, or use it as a serving plate with a bean plate or small bowl on it. The fact that it can be used is the reason why Marubon Zara has been carefully handed down to this day. It has a flat shape like a tray, so it is also recommended for those who want to make effective use of storage space. I'm sure you'll find a way to use it that fits your life.

Know the tools that are rooted in your life

Different materials, different shapes and weaves for the same purpose. Basket products from all over Japan and around the world offer a glimpse of the characteristics of the region, the way of life that has taken root, and even the character of the people. increase.

Bamboo crafts in Miyagi, which are said to have started making baskets and colanders as a side job for samurai families since the Edo period, have been made from bamboo that grew wild in the area for tools in daily life and for business use. Precious manufacturing that is also a little bit. The people involved will be happy if it becomes an opportunity to learn about the enjoyment of continued use and the craftsmanship and environment that plastic products do not have.