{"product_id":"kihara-sitaku-chopping-board","title":"Kihara Sitaku Chopping Board","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"gs-pd-fig gs-pd-landscape\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0693\/6448\/files\/6DB4C5C4-F98D-435A-9DE5-06F0D219688B.jpg\" alt=\"Kihara Sitaku Chopping Board\" width=\"1500\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-col\" style=\"flex-grow:2\"\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"gs-pd-fig gs-pd-landscape\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0693\/6448\/files\/CC1B2B6D-7C15-4ABD-BF7B-78F90C4A5B5B.jpg\" alt=\"Kihara Sitaku Chopping Board\" width=\"2314\" height=\"1584\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-col\" style=\"flex-grow:1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-text\"\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSITAKU\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign by Makoto Koizumi, the Sitaku collection brings together a variety of kitchen tools in a modular, compact, stackable design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept behind the design was to create kitchen utensils that are more portable with the possibility of stacking, thus allowing some elements of food preparation to be done at the dining table. When finished, these utensils can be stacked together, so as to not clutter the dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-col\" style=\"flex-grow:2\"\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"gs-pd-fig gs-pd-landscape\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0693\/6448\/files\/738C56B8-9538-428D-A696-434BD19F7FDC.jpg\" alt=\"Kihara Sitaku Chopping Board\" width=\"2389\" height=\"1589\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-col\" style=\"flex-grow:1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-text\"\u003e\u003ch6\u003eCommitment to size that can be handled with one hand.\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach component of the collection takes on a small circular form with a diameter of 10cm, making for perfect functionality and portability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI was particular about the size and shape that is easy to handle to prepare at the table, easy to grip, and also function as a vessel. Also, from the technical point of view, we also design it considering the size that can be processed properly in porcelain production.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e— Makoto Koizumi, designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-col\" style=\"flex-grow:2\"\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"gs-pd-fig gs-pd-landscape\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0693\/6448\/files\/9672CEAF-A174-4614-9482-0470F39081FE.jpg\" alt=\"Kihara Sitaku Chopping Board\" width=\"2393\" height=\"1593\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-col\" style=\"flex-grow:1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-text\"\u003e\u003ch6\u003eCombining new technologies with traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother important thing that Mr. Koizumi considered in product development was how to implement technologies only available in Arita to craft useable surfaces from porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, the grinding surface of the grater, which has a rough texture like sand, to finely grate wasabi, ginger or garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-col\" style=\"flex-grow:2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE DESIGNER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMakoto Koizumi\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Tokyo in 1960, Koizumi studied design under Choei Hara and Shige Mitsu Hara. Koizumi Studio was established in 1990, where he produces designs for multiple subjects, from chopsticks to architecture. In 2003, he opened a \"Koizumi Tool Store\" in Kunitachi City, Tokyo as a place to showcase his designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-pd-col\" style=\"flex-grow:1\"\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"gs-pd-fig gs-pd-square\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0693\/6448\/files\/1F72F1E3-2C90-4962-882D-161707D1835F.jpg\" alt=\"Kihara Sitaku Chopping Board\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kihara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58273668628864,"sku":"14604","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0693\/6448\/files\/CE71BD44-752E-4B56-A774-CBD96D83D56A.jpg?v=1781600197","url":"https:\/\/mygodshot.com\/products\/kihara-sitaku-chopping-board","provider":"Godshot studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}