Pleated Plate (8.5) Gifting vegetable tanned saddle grade leather

vegetable tanned saddle grade leather

and a cook's/carving knife

this dinner plate was created for Alice Waters' iconic Chez Panisse restaurant in 2006

One of the traditional ‘three sisters’ crops

this simple yet elegant bottle opener is made to be treasured for years to come

Pleated Plate (8.5) Gifting vegetable tanned saddle grade leatherThis simple plate is carved with grooves along its edge and decorated with white slip. Though simple, the plate contains all the hallmarks of Akio's expert craftsmanship. The shinogia traditional Japanese decorative techniqueare carved carefully by hand into the surface of the piece. After bisque firing Akio applies colored slips and then glazes the pieces with translucent matte glaze. Beautiful to see and incredible to hold.