contain

discovering the craft of UTSUWA

The Japanese word UTSUWA literally translates to “receptacle” and is used to refer to household and dining containers or vessels. It is regarded as a beautiful word that evokes emotions of warm-hearted generosity and hospitality among Japanese speakers. As the name itself suggests, the craft of UTSUWA contains and embodies the recognition of how deeply it has enriched our daily lives by supporting our way of eating, living, and surviving.

“contain” – discover the many angles and possibilities of what UTSUWA, everyday containers can do for us and the world.

Founder | Saiko Ena
Tokyo-based writer, editor, and director passionate about Japanese handcrafts and artisanal philosophy.

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contain

うつわという工芸を、尊び、愉しむ

うつわという日本語は、容器を意味すると同時に、寛大であることやもてなしの心を連想させる美しい言葉です。この言葉を象徴するように、うつわという工芸は、私たちの、食べる、暮らす、生きる、を大らかに支えあらゆる場面で生活を豊かにしてきました。

”contain”は、日用のうつわにできることを尊び、その可能性を広く見つめて愉しむ、遊び場です。

オーナー | 衣奈彩子
ライター、編集者、ディレクター