Makanai Stainless Steel Bowls

Description:
Introducing Stainless Steel Bowls From The Versatile Makanai Series. Meticulously Crafted To Complement Makanai Strainers And Trays, Pair Them With A Makanai Strainer To Efficiently Drain Liquids Post-Washing Or Cooking, Or Combine Them With A Tray For Food Storage And Protection. “Makanai” Means “To Feed/Provide”, And It Can Also Mean “Unrolled”, Referencing The Unrolled Edges Of These Bowls. The Bowl’S Unrolled Edges Prevent Food Residue From Building Up Underneath, Making It Easier To Keep Clean. Designed By Rina Ono And Made By Conte In Niigata Prefecture, Makanai Bowls, Along With Their Accompanying Trays And Strainers, Stack Seamlessly, Allowing For Efficient Storage And Organization.

Measurements:
130 Small – 5.4″D X 3″H
180 Medium – 7.2″D X 4.1″H
220 Large – 8.9″D X 5″H

History:
Conte Is A Brand That Manufactures Kitchen Tools In Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture, A Major Production Area For Stainless Steel Processing. The Prefixes Con~ And Com~ At The Beginning Of English Words Carry The Meaning Of “With ~” Or “Together” And ‘Te’ Translates To “Hands” In Japanese. Conte References The Many Craftsmen Who Make Their Products Together With Their Hands And To The “Contena,” Said To Be Symbol Of The Division Of Labour In Tsubame, In Which Products Are Carried. The Name “Conte” Also Contains The Hope That The Tools Will “Continue To Be Used For A Long Time.”