Zaru Woven Bamboo Plate 21cm

Used since ancient times, a zaru, or woven bamboo plate, is used in preparation or presentation of a meal. The natural qualities of bamboo make it excellence for the kitchen, as it can absorb water yet dry fast, making quite sanitary. 

Zaru from this line are handmade in Sado, a Japanese island located in Niigata Prefecture. Sado is famous for bamboo craft, as some of the highest quality bamboo is harvested there. 

Zaru is a classic example of Takezaiku: Japanese bamboo crafting, a useful and sturdy craft that is much less popular today, yet widely admired for its function and beauty. 

Zaru work particularly well in the kitchen for draining, drying and presenting ingredients. For example, when preparing rice, after you rinse, draining the rice on a zaru for about 30 minutes will significantly improve the quality of your rice. 

Brand: Sado

Size: about 22cm x 16.5cm

Weight: about 74g 

Material: bamboo 

Note: Always air dry before storing away to avoid bacteria growth. And avoid direct sunlight, which may cause the bamboo to crack. 

The photos shown are one example. The specific item you receive may differ slightly in appearance. 

This is a handmade product, so there may be slight variations in appearance, which may include small scratches that occur in the manufacturing process. 

Made in Japan