Japanese oval salad bowl Tako karakusa indigo blue

An oval salad bowl with an expressive tako karakusa design.

Inside, wide indigo blue scrolls curl on a white background. The outside, more sober, is simply circled with a blue line, and the rim is highlighted in brown.

This traditional Japanese motif owes its name to its small round leaves, which recall the suckers of an octopus, tako.

The same design can be found on the square plate and the set of 5 Tako karakusa bowls.

It comes from the Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics.

For salads, vegetables, cold noodles or side dishes. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Tako karakusa design: wide indigo blue scrolls inside.
• Oval shape: 17 x 14.5 cm, to serve in the middle of the table.
• Brown rim: a line that highlights the shape.
• Matching: the Tako karakusa square plate and bowls.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: oval salad bowl
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics)
• Dimensions: 17 x 14.5 cm, height 6 cm
• Shape: oval
• Colours: indigo blue on a white background, brown rim
• Design: tako karakusa
• Presentation: sold individually
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Serve cold noodles, a cucumber salad or pickled vegetables in it: the design is revealed as everyone helps themselves.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What does tako karakusa mean?

Tako means octopus in Japanese, and karakusa refers to a motif of plant scrolls. Its small round leaves recall the suckers of an octopus.

Is the design also on the outside?

No, the outside is sober, simply circled with a blue line.