{"product_id":"plat-a-sushi-japonais-tako-karakusa","title":"Japanese Sushi Plate, Tako Karakusa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small rectangular plate with raised edges, covered in the indigo blue tako karakusa pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a slightly bluish white background, broad indigo blue scrolls curl across the whole surface. The four corners rise gently, which holds sauces and garnishes in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis decoration is called tako karakusa. Karakusa refers to a pattern of curling plant tendrils, and tako means octopus: the small leaves lining the tendrils recall its suckers. Dense and rhythmic, it is one of the most iconic patterns of Japanese tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to present a few pieces of sushi or maki, it also suits starters, small desserts, cheese or appetisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt matches the shop’s other tako karakusa pieces for a blue and white set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTako karakusa pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e indigo blue tendrils, an iconic Japanese pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaised corners:\u003c\/strong\u003e they hold sauces in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRectangular shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.5 × 14 cm, for sushi and appetisers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue and white:\u003c\/strong\u003e a classic of Japanese tableware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan:\u003c\/strong\u003e sold individually.\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 sushi plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e ceramic\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 21.5 × 14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e indigo blue, white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e tako karakusa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e glazed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand washing recommended, 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\u003eLine up several on the table for a Japanese aperitif: sushi, edamame or pickles. Add a small soy sauce dish alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does tako karakusa mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTako means octopus in Japanese and karakusa refers to a pattern of curling tendrils. The name comes from the small leaves in the decoration, which recall an octopus’s suckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSushi, maki, starters, small desserts or appetisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this plate dishwasher and microwave safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all ceramics, it is best washed by hand: the dishwasher is not recommended. It can, however, go in the microwave without any problem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yugen lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40459089346618,"sku":"CKU5423","price":18.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/2691\/5130\/files\/yugen-lab-plat-sushi-ceramique-bleu_f722b299-36ca-4753-a3a2-565fbc10dfd4.jpg?v=1787151254","url":"https:\/\/yugenlab.com\/en\/products\/japanese-sushi-plate-tako-karakusa","provider":"Yugen lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}