Urushi bowl Echizen Koushitsu - RIN&CO. -

Urushi Bowls - Something You Should Let Your Children Use

You might not be familiar with urushi (Japanese lacquer). However, lacquerware has many benefits: it has antibacterial properties, shows various expressions the more you use it, and can be used for many years through repainting and repairs. It's also called "a vessel you nurture." I believe urushi bowls are good for teaching the concept of "treasuring things."

Compatible with Modern Dining Tables

Another reason to recommend RIN&CO.'s lacquerware is that it shines especially on modern dining tables.

Traditional lacquerware can be difficult to use daily if you don't know how to handle it, and its design might not balance well with other tableware. RIN&CO.'s manufacturer, Urushirindo, has been creating lacquerware that's easy to use on modern dining tables.

The design, though simple, is full of ingenuity in color and form, making it cute even with casual use and suitable for various purposes.

"Echizen Hard Lacquer" Resolves Concerns About Handling Urushi

Echizen hard lacquer is a technique developed in Fukui Prefecture. Lacquer hardens gradually, and it's said to take 100 years to reach maximum hardness. Echizen hard lacquer achieves this hardening through standard application techniques. What's particularly pleasing for everyday use is that it's dishwasher-safe.

In modern times, when many people use dishwashers, this is an important condition for everyday use. Since there are no other special care requirements just because it's urushi, RIN&CO.'s lacquerware is easy for beginners to start using.

Brushwork Shows Craftsman's Commitment and Functionality

Looking closely at the surface of RIN&CO.'s bowls, which are easy to use daily and beautifully designed, you can see countless brush stroke lines.

These brush strokes aren't just there because of craftsman's obsession. In fact, they help conceal the small scratches that often concern people with lacquerware. While Echizen hard lacquer has a hard surface that's difficult to scratch and highly durable, small surface scratches can still occur due to the nature of lacquerware.

However, the brush strokes make small scratches less visible, allowing children to use them without much concern. As you can tell from the dishwasher compatibility, normal use by children won't easily cause scratches.

From Children to Adults, for Personal Use or as Gifts

Use them as bowls for children. For adults, they're perfect for miso soup, aemono (dressed dishes), salads, yogurt, and more. With a size just right for adding one dish, like a small bowl. They're recommended not only for home use as dessert bowls but also as gifts for various occasions, such as baby shower presents of children's tableware.

■ Size and Capacity 

φ103 × H55mm
Capacity: 300ml

■ Materials

Hand-painted with pure lacquer・Kigai (molded product of wood powder and Sofmy resin (52% wood powder))

■ Dishwasher Safe

They use 100% natural lacquer without any synthetic chemical coatings, yet it's dishwasher safe after extensive testing.

■ Echizen Hard Lacquer (Echizen Kataurushi)

It's said that lacquer reaches its maximum hardness 100 years after application, requiring many years for complete curing.

"Echizen Hard Lacquer" is a result of industry-academia-government collaboration with Fukui Prefecture and Fukui University, achieving a hard coating that can withstand dishwashers. It's finished with a unique shape and beautiful colors to suit modern dietary lifestyles, making it suitable for daily tableware.

■ Brushwork (Hakeme) Technique

The "Brushwork Technique," which utilizes brush strokes from hand painting, requires exceptional skill because it cannot be repainted after completion.

Small scratches are less noticeable, making it recommended for everyday use.

■ Related Products

Echizen Hard Lacquer Brushwork/Flat Bowl S