Authentic Iga-Yaki pottery, by Nagatani-en from Iga, Japan.
Iga-yaki is one of Japan’s most highly-regarded traditional ceramics, which is said to have originated in Iga, Mie-Prefecture in late 7th Century. Nagatani-en, founded in 1832, is the leading producer of Iga-yaki potteries. Nagatani-en’s product has been loved by both professional chefs and home cooks.
Classic-style donabe for many different purposes
This is a very classic-style donabe which you can use for many different kinds of dishes. In Japan, almost every household has at least one classic-style donabe and use it to cook a variety of hot pot dishes including shabu shabu and sukiyaki on tabletop with your family and friends. The classic-style donabe is also ideal for stewing or braising. Because Iga clay has the higher heat-resistance, you can cook with it over gas range or in the oven.
True “Terroir” of Iga
One of the reasons which make Iga-yaki donabe (Iga-style clay pot) so special is the clay.
Iga region, where this donabe is from, used to be the bed of Lake Biwa in the pre-historic time. The clay from this region naturally has the higher level of heat-resistance, therefore the potteries for the open-flame use have been made in this region for many hundreds of years. Because the clay from Iga consists of higher content of carbonated organisms from the pre-historic time, the clay which makes Iga-style donabe is generally porous. Therefore, it “breathes” during cooking. When cooked with Iga-style donabe, porous clay benefits the donabe to retain the heat fully before it penetrates to the core of each ingredient in the donabe. Also, the glaze of the surface of the donabe promotes the far infrared radiation (FIR) when heated. With this effect, the ingredients cook evenly while the flavors are sealed inside.
Product Info – Classic Iga-yaki Donabe, “Rikyu-Tokusa”
Medium-size (ideal for 2-3 people)
Product #: NR-02
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• Clay Pot (ceramic, made of the clay from Iga, Japan)
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• Size: 10.5 -inch x W13-inch (incl. handles) x H6-inch
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• Capacity: 1,500 ml (about 6 cups)
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• Weight: 2.5 kg (about 5.5 lbs.)
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• Made by Nagatani-en
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• Origin: Iga, Japan
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• The parts consist of the pot (bottom part) and the top lid
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• For gas stove top and oven use only
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• Not suitable for the electric range or microwave
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• Not suitable for the dishwasher
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• The package also includes an English instruction sheet.
Price: $120.00
Small-size (ideal for 1-2 people)
Same artistic details. Also ideal for individual serving.
Product #: NR-01
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•Size: 8 -inch x W10.5-inch (incl. handles) x H4 ¾ -inch
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• Capacity: 750 ml (about 3 cups)
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• Weight: 1.5 kg (about 3 lbs.)
Price: $65.00
Traditional Japanese “tokusa” motif - Very delicate brush touch of light gray lines. The name comes from the “tokusa” plant, which grows thin straight leaves. This brush work requires highly skilled artisan’s hand.
