Introducing "KyutarouBlue," blue wooden tableware, available in two series: a standard dark blue and a refreshing light blue.
While blue and food are often considered a taboo combination, blue actually has a high affinity with food and pairs exceptionally well with Japanese cuisine and ingredients.
This unique combination of wood and blue tableware brings new style and excitement to your dining table.
Located in the Kawada district of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, surrounded by mountains, the Kawada district has been a production area for Echizen lacquerware for approximately 1500 years. The Kyutarou Blue series is tableware produced by "Urushi Kutarou," a lacquerware business operating in this region.
Currently, it is available in two colors: the standard (std) series in dark blue and the refreshing series in light blue.
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KyutarouBlue was born from the creator's dedication.Someone once commented, "If lacquer and paint are applied all over, even an amateur can't tell if the material is wood or plastic." This sparked the idea of finding a way to clearly convey the appeal of both "wood" and "lacquerware" simultaneously.
At the same time, there was a concept to create blue tableware.Why are blue dishes considered taboo?There was a strong confidence that it would definitely become beautiful tableware.
In the Echizen lacquerware production area, there is a technique for commercial-use lacquerware that has evolved from traditional skills.Using these techniques and paints, it was possible to achieve a unique blue color and a translucent finish that highlights the wood grain.
And thus, "Kyutarou Blue" was created.
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The urethane coating developed with commercial-use lacquerware techniques is a safe and secure paint that complies with the Food Sanitation Act.It is a durable and easy-to-handle "urethane coating for tableware" that is resistant to aging and easy to care for.This is applied to natural wood vessels, one by one, by craftsmen.
The delicate color tones are possible thanks to the craftsmen of Echizen.This is a carefully developed blue, born from repeated trial and error with the craftsmen.The translucent coating, allowing the wood grain to show through, creates a gradation that resembles waves.A dark blue rim sharpens the overall appearance.
The blue parts are coated with a translucent finish, creating a gradation of wood grain.Even with the same product, the quality of the blue will vary, resulting in unique finishes such as cobalt blue or sky blue, depending on the color of the wood at the time of production.Each piece has its own distinct character, making it a one-of-a-kind item.
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The base material is all natural wood, making it lightweight and providing a warm, tactile feel.A faint scent of wood also emanates from it.Its high heat retention means that cups, for example, can be held without feeling too hot.
As it is wooden tableware, it is also less likely to break if dropped, which is one of its advantages.It is tableware that can be confidently recommended for young children.
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Kutarou Blue is tableware that matches both Japanese and Western styles.If you use it when entertaining guests, it will surely spark conversation.
It is also versatile for various uses, perfect for creating an "at-home cafe" or "at-home buffet" atmosphere, and for presenting desserts.Even simply placing store-bought side dishes on it can transform the mood.
It also pairs excellently with the outdoors. How about for balcony lunches, veranda meals, or outdoor activities?Vivid colors like yellow, red, and green also match beautifully!It can be casually used with Japanese rooms and Japanese cuisine. It also pairs very well with Japanese pottery.
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How about as a gift or present?Because it is wooden tableware, it is less likely to break, and as "Something Blue," it is also recommended for wedding celebrations.*Something Blue is... one of the "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue" wedding traditions.It is a European charm with the wish for the bride's happiness.
It is also recommended for the 5th wedding anniversary, "Wood Anniversary."This anniversary signifies the couple putting down roots like a tree and building a family, and gifts related to wood are given to celebrate.
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It is durable, so there is almost no deterioration in color even with long-term use.While it cannot be used in microwaves or dishwashers as it is a wooden product, it is easy to care for.It can be washed with neutral detergent just like other tableware, so there is no special effort required.
Although the wood grain parts are coated with a transparent urethane coating and will not absorb water,to ensure longevity, please avoid soaking it in water and allow it to air dry or wipe it dry with a soft cloth.
The packaging for KyutarouBlue is gray. We sometimes receive questions asking why blue is not used.This is because we want your eyes to be fully captivated by the "blue" that is revealed when you open the package.Therefore, the packaging is deliberately monochrome and simply unified.
---Regarding your purchase, please understand the following:
Regarding dents and uneven wood grain in the product:The production of the "Kyutarou BLUE" series begins with inspecting the raw wood upon arrival.At this stage, pieces with significant dents or unattractive wood grain are rejected.Approximately half of the wood is rejected after this inspection, and the remaining half is then painted for "Kyutarou BLUE."If we were to implement even stricter inspections, we would not be able to offer the product at this price.We hope you will embrace slight dents and color variations as individual characteristics and enjoy "Kyutarou BLUE" and "wooden tableware" casually.
Regarding the density and unevenness of the BLUE paint:Because the "Kyutarou BLUE" series involves applying translucent paint to wood, the color of the BLUE and the expression of the wood grain will differ for each piece.This is proof that it is natural wood.Each piece has its own unique character, and no two are exactly alike.We hope you will enjoy your own unique "Kyutarou BLUE."