Japanese blue Asanoha rice bowl

A white porcelain rice bowl, covered with a fine blue pattern.

This pattern, asanoha, draws hemp leaves stylised as stars. It is a traditional Japanese pattern: hemp grows fast and straight, and it symbolises strong growth, especially that of children.

A blue border also runs inside the rim.

For rice, small side dishes or desserts. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Asanoha pattern: the hemp leaf, a symbol of growth.
• Blue and white: a classic Japanese decoration.
• Rice bowl size: Ø 11.6 cm.
• Light: 160 g.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: rice bowl
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan
• Dimensions: Ø 11.6 cm, height 5 cm
• Weight: 160 g
• Shape: round, on a small foot
• Colours: blue and white
• Decoration: asanoha (hemp leaves)
• Presentation: single item
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Serve the rice of the meal in it, next to the matching large bowl for soup or noodles.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What does the asanoha pattern represent?

Stylised hemp leaves. In Japan, this pattern symbolises strong growth, because hemp grows fast and straight.