Sansho Surikogi Wooden Pestle 23cm
山椒すりこぎ
£19.00 per item
A pestle made from sanshō (Japanese pepper) wood in Kagoshima Prefecture for Matsunoya, a wholesaler specializing in everyday tools made from natural materials.
This pestle is made from sanshō (Japanese pepper) wood, valued for its durability and resistance to wear. It is ideal for grinding sesame seeds and nuts, as well as straining miso and other pastes. The smoothly rounded tip allows for ease of use from any angle, while the natural wood grain retains a distinctive, rustic character.
Sanshō trees are believed to have antibacterial properties. They take around ten years to mature, during which time growth rings become dense and tightly layered, enhancing the wood’s strength. Wood that is straight and large enough to be shaped into a pestle is therefore rare.
Each piece is handcrafted for Tokyo-based Matsunoya, an aramono (miscellaneous daily items) wholesaler founded in 1945.
Kyūshū and Okinawa
This is Japan’s south-west region including the island of Kyūshū and the sub-tropical island chain of Okinawa. Kyūshū was an early centre of Japanese civilization, and offers many historic treasures, modern cities and volcanic natural beauty. It is home to the ports of Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Fukuoka, the porcelain manufacturing centre in Arita and the Tanegashima Space Center launch site.
