Yanagi Sōri Dessert Spoon

Name: YANAGI Sori Dessert Spoon
SKU: 2030660005803
Price: 14.00 GBP
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柳宗理　デザートスプーン

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A stainless steel dessert spoon meticulously designed by renowned designer Yanagi Sōri produced in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture.

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This dessert spoon is one part of the cutlery series designed by Yanagi Sōri, one of Japan’s most revered product designers of the post-war era. The tip of the dessert spoon has a useful wide form that slightly tapers towards the handle and assists in scooping effortlessly. This series of kitchenware is produced by Nihon Yōshokki in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, an area recognized for its high level of metal craftspersonship.

‘Thinking with ones hands’ was Yanagi Sōri’s distinctive design approach, and he was known for his extensive hand-crafted model-making process. Numerous physical models were developed, starting with two-dimensional paper models cut from primary sketches. These were then developed into three-dimensional models crafted from polystyrene foam, in order for every curve of the shape to be inspected. Following this, models would be carved out of wood to confirm the weight and balance of the cutlery in the hand, and finally they were produced in metal to fine tune any remaining elements of the design. The result is a set of simple cutlery characterized by timelessness and functionality in its meticulously sculpted and perfected form.

Dishwasher safe

Size : L17cm

Kantō

The Kantō region is densely populated and home to a third of the country's population. It is centred around the nation's vibrant capital – Tokyo, formerly known as Edo, which has been the cultural, economic and political heart of Japan for centuries. Outside this megacity, there are mountains, onsen and ski resorts, magnificent temple complexes and excellent surfing opportunities within easy reach.