Zoho-Gama
Hoping to share a little happiness at the table with people all over the world, Zoho-Gama, located in Tajimi City in Gifu Prefecture, has been maintaining local traditions in manufacturing ceramic goods with excellent hand-drawn techniques since 1944. They strive to enhance your daily dining experience with easy-to-use tableware with quality and craftmanship you can see and feel.
Mino-yaki Earthenware
Mino-yaki earthenware is specialty pottery produced in the Mino Region (around current Toki City) of Gifu prefecture which began in the 7th century. Mino-yaki continues to adapt to modern lifestyles while preserving its history and tradition. One of the signature characteristics of Mino-yaki earthenware is its diversity. Mino-yaki does not adhere to a single form, as it has over 15 registered types of traditional handicraft in Japan.
Medetai Mame-Zara
This piece features a hand-painted design of a sea-bream or “Tai”. Tai has been considered as a "sacred fish" since the ancient times and is often associated with celebration in Japan. As the Japanese word "tai" rhymes with "medetai" the word meaning happiness or congratulations, the image of Tai always has a special meaning in Japanese culture. You can appreciate the artisanal details of this piece including the hand-painted motif along with the shape.
Mame-Zara is a small saucer which you can use to serve dipping sauce, condiments, amuse-bouche, etc.
- Size: 2.3" x 0.7" | 6 cm x 2 cm high
- Weight: 1.2 oz | 35 g
Material: Porcelain
Producer: Zoho-Gama
Origin: Gifu, 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.
