Mortar & Pestle 'Sitaku' | Kihara

Mortar and pestle from the 'Sitaku' series
Design: Makoto Koizumi
Manufacturer: Kihara Inc., Arita
Material: White porcelain and maple wood
Dimensions: Ø 10 cm
Made in Japan

A simple, elegantly shaped vessel with a spout and an unglazed, textured grating surface. The Sitaku collection comprises numerous kitchen utensils in a modular, minimalist design. They are space-saving, as they are stackable, and look wonderful displayed on the dining table.

The Japanese porcelain manufacturer Kihara, based in Arita, the cradle of Japanese porcelain, was founded in 1955 and today combines 400 years of craftsmanship with 3D design and high-tech.

Furniture and product designer Makoto Koizumi founded Koizumi Studios in Tokyo in 1990. His award-winning designs range from chopstick rests and furniture to larger architectural projects.