WASARA Brings Panache to the Table with Japanese Paper Plates | Designs & Ideas on Dornob - Feed https://dornob.com Architecture, Interior and Furniture Design Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:57:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 WASARA Brings Panache to the Table with Japanese Paper Plates https://dornob.com/reinventing-disposable-elegant-japanese-paper-tableware/ Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:00:36 +0000 http://dornob.com/?p=38420 Do guests at your less formal gatherings deserve less hospitality than those attending holiday dinners? Disposable tableware is certainly convenient, but it can have a very casual feel, which isn’t always fitting for the occasion. A Japanese line of eco-friendly paper plates, cups and bowls called WASARA brings a bit of style and panache to […]

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Do guests at your less formal gatherings deserve less hospitality than those attending holiday dinners? Disposable tableware is certainly convenient, but it can have a very casual feel, which isn’t always fitting for the occasion. A Japanese line of eco-friendly paper plates, cups and bowls called WASARA brings a bit of style and panache to the table. Made from non-wood materials such as the pulp of an invasive reed plant and sugarcane waste, this single-use tableware series is simple, modern and beautiful.

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When objects are given more thought, they’re given more value. Assigning aesthetic value to transient objects may help people think more carefully about how such objects are used. The designers sought to address the problem of unnecessary waste while also paying tribute to the Japanese tradition of hospitality.

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The result is a product with a streamlined design, tailored to Japanese cuisine, which “gives a fine appearance t the tableware with sushi on it.” Each item is ergonomic and made to be clutched in one’s hand while standing, as guests typically do at parties.

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The wine cup has a wide rim and a small base for comfort in the hand, while the coffee cup has a dipped handle that doubles as a spout. The wave shape of the kaku/maru plate provides a natural grip.

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About WASARA

“WASARA was born from a desire to design tableware that perfectly complements the dishes you serve and creates a heartwarming and comfortable setting. At the foundation of WASARA is the legacy of the Japanese aesthetic and values: traditional craftsmanship based on incomparable technical skill, one of the most refined food cultures in the world, and a spirit placing utmost importance on hospitality and courtesy to others. WASARA tableware embodies everything essential for an enriched, fulfilling life.”

“Life is not just about people. It is about living in harmony with nature. In the island nation of Japan, traditional wisdom called for people to live according to nature’s cycles. It is not enough to consider our short time on the earth; we must contemplate the health and prosperity of the environment that will be home to future generations one hundred and even one thousand years from now. The true meaning of environmental awareness is understanding how to interact with nature and how to live truly sustainable lifestyles.”

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