Hechimon Sankirai Mame-Bachi

Hechimon - One-of-a-Kind Collection from Shigaraki, Japan

Marui Seito is a third generation Shigaraki-yaki (Shigaraki ware) producer based in the town of Shigaraki in Shiga Prefecture. At Marui Seito, their craftsmen are committed to creating a wide range of pottery pieces with unremitting efforts to meet the needs of people since the Taisho period. Hechimon is Marui Seito's signature Shigaraki-yaki tableware collection. The name, Hechimon, is derived from the Japanese word used by the Shigaraki-yaki craftsmen for "one of a kind" or unique things. Just as no two people are the same, no two Shigaraki-yaki pieces will be identical. Embracing various shapes and patterns that both nature and craftsmen bring about, the name, Hechimon, represents the craftsmen's playfulness and truthfulness to their products.

Shigaraki-Yaki - One of the Six Ancient Kilns in Japan

Situated right below Lake Biwa and close to Kyoto, Shigaraki is one of the oldest pottery producing places in Japan, and its pottery producing history dates back over 1,200 years. Shigaraki-yaki (Shigaraki ware) is known as one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, and in 1976 Shigaraki-yaki was designated as one of Japan’s Traditional Handicrafts by the Japanese government.

Hechimon Sankirai Mame-Bachi

This Mame-Bachi (condiment cup) is ideal for serving dipping sauce, condiments, or amuse-bouche. It is shaped like a Sankirai leaf, a type of sarsaparilla plant, and has a coarse, earthy texture typical to Shigaraki-yaki. Each Sankirai Mame-Bachi is one-of-a-kind and encapsulates the wabi-sabi beauty of Shigaraki-yaki.

• Size: 3” diameter x 1.5” high (8 cm diameter x 3.5 cm high)
• Weight: 2.4 oz (70 g)

Material: Clay
Producer: Marui Seito
Origin: Shigaraki, Shiga, Japan

Usage and Care

• This product is not microwave-safe. Do not set the product on any other direct heat.
• Hand wash only. Make sure to dry completely before storing. This product is not dishwasher safe.
• Food should not be stored in the product, as the porous clay could absorb the moisture and smell of the contents over time.
• Avoid any sharp temperature change on the product, as it could cause cracking.
• Do not freeze the product, as it might crack.

Domestic Orders

• Usually ships out in-stock items within 3 business days of order.
• We use FedEx, USPS Priority Mail, or USPS First Class Mail to ship our products, depending on the size and weight of the package.
• Read about the shipping information and terms in our Customer Service Page.
• Free shipping with purchase of $375 or more! (Within Continental US only. Total purchase amount to qualify excludes free shipping offer items.)

International Orders

• Usually ship out in-stock within 5 business days of order.
• We use USPS Priority Mail International for international shipping.
• We do not accept any returns for international orders. Any additional charges (including but not limited to import tax, custom fees, VAT, brokerage charge) that might incur after the order lands in the destination country must be borne by the recipient.
• Read about the shipping information and terms in our Customer Service Page.