wasara biodegradable paper tableware from japan

cups
wasara products by japanese design studio simplicity (shinichiro ogata) were exhibited
as part of designboom's 'asia now' exhibition held at dwell on design in los angeles.
'sometimes we associate asia in general with copies of original designs that were conceived of elsewhere.
this is unfortunate and often unwarranted. for the 'asia now' exhibition we were looking for truly unique
work that is not too influenced by western styles.'
designboom
wasara elevates disposable tableware to a new level. the earth-conscious product is made
from
tree-free renewable materials: bamboo, reed pulp and sugar cane fiber and is fully
biodegradable and
compostable. the sturdy and simple designs fit comfortably into one's hand.

the cups have a handle which doubles as a spout

bowls


square plates

the plate has a groove to accommodate the hand

detail of the stacked plates

tray with dipping bowl

circular plates

tray

cup

studies in form

wasara tableware in use

wasara tableware collection

wasara tableware packaging

fibres used to make wasara tableware

wasara tableware at the 'asia now' exhibition
image © designboom
the wasara tableware has been shown as part of the japanese sector of designboom's curated
exhibition 'asia now'.

image © designboom
and it is great, I love it...
I've worked in a workshop with Shinichiro Ogata one year ago in Cairo, and the good thing about his work that, it is really japans yet very modern and global.
Simply Amazing~
continue the good work.
Serving meals on single usable plates is very common in America but not in Europe and Japan. I'm sure it's more sutainable to use "traditional" china and wash it after use. So why not having as well a collection in a reusable material?
A French men once said, your food tradition coincidences with your way you present it.. I agree when I see japanese food arrangements and ceramics tradition. And think as well of french fayence!
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