Komon Seji Okuda Hakeme Sake Set
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Description
Retailer: Komon
Artisan: Seji Okuda 奥田誠二
Product Type: Sake Serving Set
Color: Hakeme
Contains: One bottle, two small Chawans
Seji Okuda makes contrasting black and white ceramic plates in Shigaraki. Shigaraki is known as one of Japan's most famous ceramic towns, and there are many pottery shops along the main road that runs through the heart of Shigaraki, with many ceramic artists living in the area. Okuda was born and raised in Shiga Prefecture, and his father was one of Shigaraki's ceramic artists and teachers. From a young age, he watched his father work and was surrounded by ceramics every day. However, becoming a ceramic artist wasn't his childhood dream.
One day, Okuda accidentally meets the man who will become his future teacher, a ceramicist from Shigaraki. Okuda decides to pay him a short visit, just to talk with him and his friend.
The time spent there took Okuda back to his childhood and sparked new energy and enthusiasm in his heart for ceramics.
-Recommend hand washing. Never put in the dishwasher.
-Please dry them thoroughly to protect them from mold.
-Not recommended for use in a microwave.
-Do not use in the oven.
Maintenance tips
To ensure the longevity of your cutting board, we recommend regular maintenance with food-grade mineral oil and beeswax .
- Beeswax : As a preventative measure, apply a thin layer to the surface of the board. Let it soak in for a few hours, then remove the excess with a paper towel. Make sure to use a food-safe beeswax.
- Mineral Oil : As soon as the board shows signs of dryness, generously apply neutral mineral oil. Allow to absorb and reapply if necessary until completely absorbed. Then wipe off any excess. The oil must be food-grade.
- Occasional sanding : Once or twice a year, hand sand with 400-600 grit sandpaper to smooth the surface and close the pores of the wood. Then apply a new coat of beeswax to protect the board.
