{"product_id":"811114","title":"Pestle \/ Sansho Wood \/ Wakayama-JPN 811114","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_81-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23390 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pestle made from sansho wood (Japanese pepper tree).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is commonly used with a suribachi (Japanese mortar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePestles like this are used to grind sesame seeds, soybeans, or to prepare fish paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_92-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23391 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sansho tree is fully appreciated in Japanese cooking: its young leaves (\u003cem\u003ekinome\u003c\/em\u003e) are used as a fragrant garnish, its flowers (\u003cem\u003ehanasansho\u003c\/em\u003e) for seasonal dishes, and its dried peel as powdered spice (\u003cem\u003ekona sansho\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood, which is very dense and resistant to wear, has long been valued for making sturdy pestles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_95.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23394\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pestle is made from sansho wood harvested in Wakayama Prefecture,\u003cbr\u003ea region known for its cultivation of Japanese pepper.\u003cbr\u003eThe trees grow wild along the Aridagawa River, which originates in the mountains of Koyasan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly older trees that no longer bear fruit are used for pestles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_78.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23395\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece retains the natural texture of the bark, giving it a rustic and earthy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe introduce six sizes: 9cm, 12cm, 16.5cm, 21cm, 24cm, and 27cm in length\u003cbr\u003e(approx. 3.54″ to 10.63″).\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 is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_90.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_90.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23397\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis unique pestle is made by cutting sansho branches and shaping them with the bark mostly left intact.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_92-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_92-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23399\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhile pestles are also commonly made from woods like magnolia or sawagurumi (Japanese walnut), the bark is often shaved away on those.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_91-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_91-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23398\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eOn this sansho pestle, the area where the hand grips is gently smoothed, with the bark trimmed to create a comfortable touch.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_97.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_97.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23405\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe grinding surface is also polished until smooth, with the outer bark removed to ensure usability.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_93.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_93.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23402\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThese pestles are available in six sizes by length, but since they are made from natural wood, the thickness may vary greatly—even within the same size, as shown in the photo.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_96.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_96.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23404\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBecause availability depends on the timing of incoming stock,\u003cbr\u003ewe are unable to accept requests for specific thicknesses. Thank you for noting this in advance.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_98.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_98.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23408\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eEach pestle comes with a decorative cord at the top of the handle, so it can be hung when not in use.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_94.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_94.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23403\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eOccasionally, small cracks may appear as a result of the production process.\u003cbr\u003eThese are not considered defects.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_6760.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_6760.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23409\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 21cm (8.27″) size.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_83.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_83.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23410\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eLet us introduce the sizes one by one.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_89.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_89.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23411\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 9cm (3.54″) size. It’s small and charming—almost like a keychain—but still perfectly usable for grinding.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_88.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_88.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23412\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 12cm (4.72″) size. It fits in the palm of your hand and is also compact and handy.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_87.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_87.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23413\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 16.5cm (6.5″) size. Ideal for grinding small amounts in a small mortar.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_86.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_86.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23414\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 21cm (8.27″) size. A good fit for small to medium-sized mortars.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_85.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_85.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23415\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 24cm (9.45″) size. Well suited for medium to large mortars.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_84.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_84.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23416\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAnd this is the largest, the 27cm (10.63″) size. Perfect for grinding larger quantities in a large mortar.\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=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_6757-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23451\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that the mortar and pestle were introduced from China during the Heian period.\u003cbr\u003eThey were once essential tools in every kitchen, used to grind soybeans and miso for soup,\u003cbr\u003eas well as sesame seeds, tofu, or yam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, pre-ground ingredients are widely available,\u003cbr\u003eand the chance to use these tools may be less frequent.\u003cbr\u003eBut taking that extra step can bring a special kind of flavor—and satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly ground sesame is rich in aroma and taste.\u003cbr\u003eWhy not revisit that experience with a sansho wood pestle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be sure to check the size and choose the one that suits you best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210901_82.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23418\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter use, rinse thoroughly with water and dry completely with a cloth.\u003cbr\u003eThen let it air-dry well in a shaded, well-ventilated area—away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaving the pestle dirty or damp may lead to mold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease avoid soaking it in water for extended periods or exposing it to direct sunlight,\u003cbr\u003eas this can cause mold, warping, cracking, or decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwashers and microwaves are also not recommended,\u003cbr\u003eas they may cause damage such as splitting or cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":"9cm (3.54\")","offer_id":45237850013845,"sku":"811114-1","price":990.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12cm (4.72\")","offer_id":45237850046613,"sku":"811114-2","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"16.5cm (6.5\")","offer_id":45237850079381,"sku":"811114-3","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"21cm (8.27\")","offer_id":45237850112149,"sku":"811114-4","price":2530.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24cm (9.45\")","offer_id":45237850144917,"sku":"811114-5","price":3190.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"27cm (10.63\")","offer_id":45237850177685,"sku":"811114-6","price":4070.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/210901_78.jpg?v=1741835629","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/811114","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}