Sonobe Sangyo Meiboku Bowls: Medium, Large (Zelkova, Oak, Walnut, Chestnut, Cherry)

Sonobe Sangyo Meiboku Bowl (Medium)

A long-selling product that received the Good Design Award in 1996 and the Long Life Design Award in 2021.

The design, which is both modern and classic, was born from the desire for various types of cuisine—Western, Japanese, Chinese, and Italian—to grace the dining table.

Also recommended as a gift for housewarmings or for those starting a new life.






You can enjoy the differences in texture that come from the unique grain of each piece, finished as natural wood.






Because it's a slightly larger size, it can be used for various dishes in addition to miso soup,
such as tonjiru (pork and vegetable miso soup), stew, and serving hot pot.






A substantial bowl that enhances dishes and pairs well with Western cuisine.











From the blades used for carving, artisans handcraft each tool, and without compromise, every product is imbued with the spirit of its maker.




■About urethane coating

The coating uses safe urethane, the same as the bowls used for school lunches in Odawara.


■Care instructions

・Resistant to water and oil, no need to apply oil.
・Regular detergent and a soft sponge are fine.
After washing, turn it upside down in a drying rack or sink to dry.
(Please avoid soaking it for extended periods.)





SIZE



Large: Φ13×7.4cm Medium: Φ11.5×6.8cm




Size: Medium



Size: Large







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Keyaki (Zelkova)

Keyaki, with its red to yellow hues, has been a familiar material in Japan for centuries,
used in bowls, trays, and shrine pillars. The distinct winter and summer growth rings
create a characteristic wood grain.




Kurumi (Walnut)

Compared to "walnut," renowned as a material for Western furniture,
kurumi has a faint pinkish hue, giving it a slightly softer appearance.




Kuri (Chestnut)

Light and durable, chestnut has long been valued for cutting boards and house foundations,
especially in areas exposed to water. Its white to yellowish wood grain is perfect for a bright
dining table.




Nara (Oak)

Nara, known for its hard, substantial wood that bears acorns, is primarily used as a building material (oak wood).
Its rugged and heavy nature gives it a more masculine feel.
With its yellow to brown tones, it blends well with oak furniture,
making it suitable for a stylishly arranged dining table.




Sakura (Cherry)

Sakura, the green of its leaves and pink of its petals, is reflected in its wood grain.
It is the most popular wood type, allowing you to truly feel the wood grain, and it has the smoothest texture.

Why not gift a "Meiboku Bowl" that can be cherished for years to come, as a wedding gift or internal gift for a loved one?

These bowls, with the warmth of natural wood, are also highly appreciated as housewarming gifts or new home gifts for those starting a new life. Moreover, as practical handicrafts for daily use, they are perfect for milestone gifts expressing gratitude on occasions like Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Respect for the Aged Day.

In particular, sets of bowls combining different wood types are an unfailing favorite in our store as a couple's bowl for loving pairs. We deliver these exquisite handcrafted items with heartfelt wishes for celebration.