Sori Yanagi Punching Strainer with Handle – 19cm

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This is a 19cm punch1ing strainer (colander) with a handle, designed by Sori Yanagi, a pioneer of Japanese industrial design. Mr. Yanagi's kitchen tools, whose works are permanently preserved in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Louvre Museum, are highly acclaimed not only for their beautiful design but also for their functionality. It is a masterpiece with a simple design that can be used for a long time.

Made of 18-8 Stainless Steel with Excellent Corrosion and Heat Resistance
Stainless steel gets its name from "stain-less," meaning it resists rust and is easy to maintain. Since it is punched out from a single sheet of durable stainless steel, it is less prone to clogging. The one-piece molded construction makes it easy to wash, lightweight, durable, and hygienic to use. Dishwasher safe.

Easy to Drain with a Handle
Equipped with a handle, this strainer makes draining water effortless. The body features a sharp, inverted Mt. Fuji shape, allowing for a secure grip and quick draining. Furthermore, the bottom is designed with a cross-sectional shape that minimizes surface contact, ensuring efficient drainage.

Can Be Used in Combination with Stainless Steel Bowls
It can be used in combination with the stainless steel bowls (sold separately) from the same series. It is designed so that the curves and rim widths match perfectly for nesting and stacking.

Care Instructions
Leaving dirt that contains salt or acid on the product, or storing it in a humid place, may cause rust. After use, wash thoroughly as soon as possible with a sponge and dish soap, and rinse well. After rinsing, wipe off moisture completely.

Material |  18-8 stainless steel 
Size | Approx. D19.3 × W30 × H6.3cm
Made in Japan

Designer

Sori Yanagi was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1915. His father, Soetsu Yanagi started “Mingei (Japanese folk art)” promotion, which valued hand-crafted art of ordinary people and discovered beauty in everyday ordinary objects. Soetsu also helped to establish the Nihon Mingeikan, the Folk Crafts Museum of Japan.

Sori entered Tokyo Art School in 1934, where he studied both art and architecture. He was impressed by Le Corbusier as well as by Charlotte Perriand when she worked in Japan in the early 1940s, and he got more interested in “design and objects” rather than paintings and buildings.

After World War II, Sori designed many kinds of products such as furniture, three-wheeled vehicle, Olympic cauldron, and pedestrian overpass. The water kettle was one of his most famous designs, which included the Butterfly chair in 1954 as well as his porcelain and silverware series.

Nihon Yoshokki Co Ltd was founded in 1955 in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, which is the center of cutlery and steel manufacturing. It manufactures most of the Sori Yanagi-designed kitchenware and tableware.