Waen is visually pleasing with its slightly elliptical form. The shape gradually deepens toward the centre and makes it easy to serve dishes with liquid.
Multiple uses, from soy sauce dish to pickle dish, to sharing plate/entrée plate, to serving plate
Dishes stand out on this black plate.
Good Design Award Winner 2003
Size:
11cm x10.5cm/90g
13cm x12cm/120g
16cm x15cm/190g
19cm x18cm/300g
23.5cm x 22.5cm/510g
28cm x 26.5cm/850g
33cm x 31.5cm/1300g
Material: Porcelain
Producer: Hakusan Porcelain
Made in Hasami City, Nagasaki, Japan
Hakusan Porcelain
Hakusan Porcelain Co, Ltd. was founded in 1779 in Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, and has existed in its current form since 1958.
The city of Hasami has a 400-year tradition of ceramic production and many companies are still active there, mainly producing teacups and teapots. The local porcelain is renowned for its translucence and whiteness. Led by designer Masahiro Mori, Hakusan has been the leading porcelain producer in post-war Japan. The company has a long history of producing high-quality porcelain products and has been awarded such honours as the “Good Design” and “Long Life Design” prizes. Hakusan porcelain exemplifies the simple elegance of Japanese design.
