Collection: indigo dyed plate

This ``indigo-dyed wooden plate'' was created with a group of artisans in Tokushima who are involved in indigo-dying kitchen knives.
By applying a waterproof coating material that complies with the Food Sanitation Law,
Not only does the indigo dye not come off, but it also improves hygiene.
This unique plate full of functional beauty will transform your dining table into a rich scene.

【specification】
Material: Natural wood (ikabari)
Processing: Indigo dyeing + Cerawood coating Waterproof painting Production: Mai Kobo (Tokushima Prefecture)

[What is Ikabari]
In Tokushima, the area from the roots of a tree to about 1 meter above the ground is called this. For high-quality furniture and building materials, we harvest trees from straight parts that are at least 1 meter above the ground. This is because straight parts have even grains, creating a uniform appearance. On the other hand, the ``ikabari'' part of the tree's roots shows that the tree is trying to spread its roots underground. Due to its disordered and unbalanced grain, it has not been treated as a high-quality wood, but Mai Kobo believes that this is where the wood's original character lies. Since the amount that can be collected from one root is small, the number of dishes that can be made is also small. I would be happy if you could feel the life of a single tree and the beauty of its vitality in this disordered wood grain.