{"product_id":"saladiers-japonais-bleu-nuit-fleurs-de-prunier-set-de-2","title":"Japanese Salad Bowls, Midnight Blue with Plum Blossom – Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo midnight blue salad bowls that reveal fine flowering branches as they empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outside is a deep, softly nuanced midnight blue that gives the bowls an understated look. Inside, the glaze lightens in places and reveals fine dark branches bearing small white flowers. The decoration appears as the meal goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, the plum tree, ume, is the first tree to blossom at the end of winter, sometimes still under snow, well before the cherry tree. Its flowering heralds the return of spring, and its blossom symbolises perseverance and renewal. It is one of the best-loved patterns in Japanese tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 20 cm in diameter and 7 cm high, they suit salads, vegetables, noodles, dishes in sauce or a fruit dessert. They serve as salad bowls in the middle of the table or as large individual bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey complete the bowls, plates and small dishes of the shop’s plum blossom range, to build a complete set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUme pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e plum blossom inside, a symbol of renewal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidnight blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, softly nuanced exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA decoration to discover:\u003c\/strong\u003e it appears as the meal goes on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet of 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e two matching salad bowls, Ø 20 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorcelain made in Japan:\u003c\/strong\u003e matching the whole plum blossom range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese salad bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 salad bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø 20 cm, height 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e midnight blue, white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e branches of plum blossom (ume)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e glazed, glossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e dishwasher and microwave safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e traditional Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe a fruit salad or seasonal vegetables in them: the decoration appears as the bowl empties. They also work as noodle bowls for a meal for two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the plum blossom symbolise in Japan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plum tree, ume, is the first tree to blossom at the end of winter. Its flower heralds spring and symbolises perseverance and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many salad bowls are in the set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo salad bowls, 20 cm in diameter, with the same decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these salad bowls dishwasher and microwave safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Being porcelain, they can go in the dishwasher and the microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yugen lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40459095801914,"sku":"CHG903","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/2691\/5130\/files\/yugen-lab-saladiers-ceramique-cerisiers.jpg?v=1784636571","url":"https:\/\/yugenlab.com\/en\/products\/japanese-salad-bowls-midnight-blue-with-plum-blossom-set-of-2","provider":"Yugen lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}