Miya Company Sendan Blue Sushi Set

Your takeout has never looked so good. Made in Japan, this sushi set built for two includes two sets of wooden chopsticks, two large rectangular plates and two small bowls for soy sauce—all stunningly packaged in a gift box. The unique navy and white swirled design gives a modern twist to classic Japanese blue and white pottery.

​ [/description-break] Specifications [/title]​Dimensions:
-Plate: 8.25″ x 5.25″ x 1″h
-Sauce dish: 3.75″ diameter x 1.5″h
-Chopsticks: 9″ long
Materials: Porcelain; wood
Place of Origin: Japan[/accordion] Care and Use [/title] ​Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe; hand wash chopsticks.[/accordions-break]What’s the story behind the popular blue and white color scheme of much of Japan’s pottery?[/banner_heading]Although blue and white was a sought-after color scheme everywhere from China to Holland, Japan wasn’t able to produce it themselves until the early 17th century when suitable clay for porcelain—which offers the stark white background—was found in Arita in the Hizen province by Korean potters who immigrated to the country. The style of these first pieces is known as early Imari and they typically feature free-flowing strokes of cobalt blue on a bright white surface.[/banner-text-break]