Dishwasher-Safe Wooden Soup Spoon
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A wooden ladle that works equally well for serving from pots, as well as for rice dishes and soups. Wooden cutlery is often considered unsuitable for dishwashers, as it can be vulnerable to heat and ...
Practical to use, with a calm and balanced appearance.
A wooden ladle that works equally well for serving from pots, as well as for rice dishes and soups. Wooden cutlery is often considered unsuitable for dishwashers, as it can be vulnerable to heat and moisture. With this in mind, we created a practical piece that preserves the warmth and natural character of wood whilst remaining comfortable for everyday use. By carefully selecting a finishing method that enhances the grain, the texture, feel in the hand, and gentle warmth on the lips are all quietly refined.
Built up through many thin layers to preserve the subtle character of whiping lacquer.
Finished in Yamanaka, Ishikawa Prefecture, a renowned centre of lacquerware, the ladle is treated with fuki-urushi, a traditional wiping lacquer technique, and then given an additional coating to improve dishwasher resistance. Although the wood grain remains visible and the process may appear simple, fuki-urushi involves repeated cycles of applying lacquer, wiping it away, and polishing with care.
Use and washing tests conducted.
Dishwasher testing was carried out by an external institution, with the ladle subjected to 1,000 wash cycles. As a reference, we also present an example that was used two to three times a week over eight months. Compared to an unused piece, the coating has become slightly thinner, and the edges of the ladle appear lighter where the finish has worn. Ageing will vary depending on use and care, but we hope you will enjoy these changes as part of the natural character of wood. (Left: unused / Right: after eight months of use – image shown is of the large spoon.)
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Free international shipping available on qualifying orders. Global shipping from Nara, Japan via DHL. Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery for unused items in original packaging (return shipping at customer's expense).
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