Hasami Porcelain is a modular dinnerware and serving system. Because of their shared diameter, the Hasami designs are multi-functional. For example, a plate may also be used as a lid and a bowl functions just as well as a cup.
Hasami is one of the foremost pottery districts in Japan. Porcelain was first made in the area almost 400 years ago, during the Edo Period, and was not only distributed all over Japan but also exported to Europe through the port of Nagasaki. The establishment of a production system at an early stage ensured reliability in quality and price, and its rich tradition kept alive.
Hasami Porcelain was born under the direction of Takuhiro Shinomoto of Tortoise (Venice, California), whose innovative concept integrates tradition and modernity in tableware.
