wasara biodegradable paper tableware from japan

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.'

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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

andrea db
07.07.10  
7
exelent
merelo   07.07.10
nice shape, already well known material in restaurants. i dont see such a good idea :(
Noa   07.07.10
I have the whole collection :)
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.
Aicha Mansour   07.08.10
beautiful, you just want to use them
isabel   07.08.10
This is beautiful
AP   07.08.10
sustainable and beautiful.
Simply Amazing~
continue the good work.
adoptme   07.10.10
Really nice design, and we all know good design sells! But let me ask you... Isn't it contraproductive to design good looking disposable (single use!) tableware? Although they're biodegradeable, most of them will be thrown in the waste bin after use and be burned.
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!
Porcelaine   07.12.10

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