{"product_id":"321210","title":"Spoon, Fork “Bumpy” \/ Smoked Bamboo \/ Kochi-JPN 321210","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime321210_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48638\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are a spoon and a fork made from smoked bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8037-2-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24728 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong bamboos, there is the vigorous and thick “Mōsō bamboo” and the slightly slender “Hachiku bamboo.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy placing these bamboos into a high-pressure steamer or into a charcoal kiln used for making charcoal, a uniquely rich character is brought out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our shop, this special material is called smoked bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/32989202d12d0e28b24ca422395eecaa-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24761\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would like to introduce the “Bumpy” spoon and fork, with carved patterns on the handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/c1132bbbf10e850391a9fec5d38c4e99.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/c1132bbbf10e850391a9fec5d38c4e99.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24749\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eFirst, the spoon.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/9e11b9dca18cf0f3bea3f39c16994fed.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/9e11b9dca18cf0f3bea3f39c16994fed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24751\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/b8105eb5acb95c4f54c6919ba194cb87.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/b8105eb5acb95c4f54c6919ba194cb87.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24752\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe back is smoothly finished. The occasional brown marks in the center are traces of the smoking process.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8024-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8024-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24730\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eUnlike “white bamboo,” which is madake bleached to a pale color, the toasted, slightly dusky tone of smoked bamboo gives a softer impression.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0817.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31568\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eFor fried rice,\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0835.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31569\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eor porridge as well.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/f94ee0b3dbaefadadeed0b86707e4573.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/f94ee0b3dbaefadadeed0b86707e4573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24750\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAnd here is the fork.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/902a42542bc39e411624caa975546784.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/902a42542bc39e411624caa975546784.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24753\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe fork has four \u003cstrong\u003etines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/b722af6e3799cccb6da27f12f9027960.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/b722af6e3799cccb6da27f12f9027960.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24754\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eOn the back too, there are traces of smoking.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8078.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8078.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24737\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt catches pasta firmly,\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0812.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0812.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31571\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eand it can pierce vegetables or meat securely to bring them to your mouth.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0811.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0811.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31570\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ede7f9ad1497945ee55bc271a3727a80.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ede7f9ad1497945ee55bc271a3727a80.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24755\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBoth spoon and fork have eight or nine broad carvings.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/43fc765580078bca3c7d964869ec2a01.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/43fc765580078bca3c7d964869ec2a01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24756\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eEach also has a solid curve, which makes them fit more comfortably in the hand.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/69d778c0bcd9f35eb27eeb8004d49187.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/69d778c0bcd9f35eb27eeb8004d49187.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24757\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eEach carving is made at a slightly different angle. When one aligns with where the thumb naturally rests, it feels just right.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8029-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8029-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31574\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe rich look of smoked bamboo and its smooth feel are part of their charm.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0810-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31575\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bamboo utensils add brightness to mealtimes.\u003cbr\u003eAnother pleasing point is that when they touch bowls,\u003cbr\u003ethey do not scratch or make unpleasant noises, but have a gentle touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when placed in the mouth, the feeling is gentle, without the coldness typical of stainless steel,\u003cbr\u003eallowing the true flavors of the food to come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease choose your preferred type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime321210-26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48639\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e__Kazuho Shimomoto’s Bamboo Cutlery__\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Kazuho Shimomoto, who runs his workshop in the mountains of Kōchi,\u003cbr\u003eoriginally built charcoal kilns together with local people, using only earth and stone,\u003cbr\u003eand made charcoal from oak and beech wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beginning of his bamboo cutlery came when he hung up bamboo spoons he had carved himself\u003cbr\u003eand exposed them directly to the heavy smoke from charcoal making, which gave them a unique finish.\u003cbr\u003eFrom this experience, he went on to make bamboo cutlery smoked in the charcoal kiln in earnest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo, which in some parts of Japan today is even regarded as a nuisance,\u003cbr\u003eis cut down by Mr. Shimomoto himself in the mountains.\u003cbr\u003eAfter applying heat treatment, he smokes it in his own charcoal kiln\u003cbr\u003eand uses the deeply blackened bamboo to craft cutlery as tools for daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces he makes, though sharp in impression, also carry a certain calm thickness and roundness.\u003cbr\u003eThey are not only appealing to the eye but also gentle to the touch,\u003cbr\u003ewith a profound charm that is of course practical as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longer they are used, the more the texture of bamboo softens and blends in.\u003cbr\u003eWhile retaining their original “sharp yet calm” impression, they become more beloved over time,\u003cbr\u003eadding a small touch of color to the daily table and to the mood of the person using them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from Japan. \u003cbr\u003eAs the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. \u003cbr\u003eThese costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. \u003cbr\u003ePlease check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Spoon","offer_id":43541435154581,"sku":"321210-1","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fork","offer_id":43541435187349,"sku":"321210-2","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/ime321210-26.jpg?v=1752482429","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/321210","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}