The memory of fabric and the wheat harvest. Suzuki Seisei's Seto ware Nunome Barley Design Plate features a delicate orange nunome pattern all over a white background, with green wheat ears rising powerfully from above, creating a piece with a quiet dynamism. The nunome technique creates a unique texture by pressing the cloth against the surface, expressing the warmth and simple beauty that can only be achieved through handwork. The wheat ear depicted in the center is a symbol of fertility and fruitfulness, evoking in the viewer a sense of the blessings of nature and the changing of the seasons. The round shape of the plate makes it striking both as a serving dish and as a decorative plate.

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Seto ware, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, has been produced in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, since the Heian period. It is known for its diverse glazes and technological innovation. The nuno-me technique is a traditional decorative technique in which a cloth is pressed against the base to create a pattern; the weave of the cloth is imprinted directly onto the surface of the vessel, creating a unique texture. The wheat design on this plate has long been a popular auspicious motif, symbolizing bountiful harvests and abundant grain. The orange nuno-me pattern evokes a wheat field illuminated by the setting sun, while the green ears of wheat symbolize vitality. Suzuki Aoa's work employs traditional techniques while also incorporating a modern sensibility, making it suitable for Japanese tableware that blends seamlessly into Western spaces.

Recommended uses

When placed against a wall or display shelf as a decorative plate, it brings warmth and a seasonal feel to the space. It can also be used as a large plate, and when food is served on it, the texture of the fabric brings out the color of the food, adding a story to the dining table. It also surprisingly complements Western dishes such as bread, cheese, and salad, creating an eclectic Japanese-Western dining experience. Even when not serving food, simply leaving it as is allows the simple beauty of the wheat ears to bring a breath of nature into your everyday life. Displaying it in the entrance or living room creates a warm space to welcome guests.

Interior coordination proposals

[Natural Style]

Combined with wooden furniture and linen fabrics, it creates a rustic and warm space. The texture of the fabric matches the natural materials, and the wheat ears evoke the changing of the seasons, suggesting a comfortable lifestyle.

[Japanese modern style]

By placing it on a simple display shelf and combining it with bamboo and washi paper objects, a contemporary Japanese space is created. The orange and green colors add warmth to the modern space, creating an appearance in which tradition and modernity are in harmony.

About quality and condition

Since this is a reused item, it may show signs of wear compared to a new item.

There may be repair marks or color unevenness due to aging.

There may be small scratches or scuff marks due to use, but this will not affect use.

There may be slight differences in color tone between the photo and the actual product.