The handsome barley and fish patterns are traditional motifs of the region and maker. The fish are reminiscent of the zodiac’s “Pisces”, but carry no formal connection. Your gift dilemmas are solved: this set is just as enjoyable to give as to receive.

• Completely handmade from the famous Iga region of Japan
• Plate size: 23cm (9″) diameter, 5.5cm (2.1″) tall
• Hand painted motifs of the barley and fish, using special glazing technique
• Glazed along the rim and bottom of the plate
• Microwave safe
• Can use for any occasion, formal or casual
• Authentic, beautiful and original. Makes for an excellent gift.

A little ninja history
The Iga region is considered by many to be the birthplace of the ninja. The Iga ninja were skilled in the fine art of stealth, known particularly as expert castle infiltrators who could obtain secret information and sabotage enemy supplies. These talents were passed on from father to son and, for generations, warring daimyo knew that the best ninja in Japan could be hired in Iga.

There is a secret beauty in the simplicity of pottery from Iga (Igamono), a city founded some 1,200 years ago. Iga pottery is made from the special clay that lies on the bottom of Lake Biwa – Japan’s largest freshwater lake, located just north of the traditional capital city of Kyoto.
Iga pottery is handmade and formed at extremely high temperatures to deliver a rough yet elegant textured finish. The results are truly fantastic.