The TSUMUGI Soup Bowl Pestle Shape brings the warmth of zelkova wood and graceful curves to the everyday table. Its form takes inspiration from a traditional Japanese kine, the wooden pestle used for pounding mochi. A black finish gives the bowl a quiet, refined presence, while its 300 ml capacity makes it suited to soup or small side dishes.
Each shape in the TSUMUGI collection carries a traditional name passed down through generations. Kinegata, meaning “pestle shape,” is associated with celebration through the custom of making mochi for festive occasions. The bowl brings this auspicious meaning to daily meals, connecting contemporary dining with Japanese food traditions.
Details
- Material: Zelkova wood
- Color: Black
- Finish: Polyurethane coating
- Dimensions: 109 mm diameter × 74 mm height
- Capacity: 300 ml
- Designer: Ikumi Ishizaki
About GATO MIKIO
Founded in 1908 in Yamanaka Onsen, a town renowned for woodturning, GATO MIKIO combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary functionality. Its carefully turned wooden forms celebrate natural materials and Japanese aesthetics, creating enduring objects for everyday use.
