Miya Company Blue & White Soup Spoon Set

Made in Japan, this adorable set of four ceramic spoons are equal parts sleek and charming. Each spoon features a different blue and white design—from scallops to floral—all giving a modern touch to the traditional blue and white pottery of Japan.

​ [/description-break] Specifications [/title]​Dimensions: Each spoon 5.5“ L
Materials: Porcelain
Place of Origin: Japan[/accordion] Care and Use [/title] ​Use: Microwave safe
Care: Dishwasher safe.[/accordions-break]What’s the story behind the popular blue and white color scheme of much of Japan’s pottery?[/banner_heading]Although blue and white was a sought-after color scheme everywhere from China to Holland, Japan wasn’t able to produce it themselves until the early 17th century when suitable clay for porcelain—which offers the stark white background—was found in Arita in the Hizen province by Korean potters who immigrated to the country. The style of these first pieces is known as early Imari and they typically feature free-flowing strokes of cobalt blue on a bright white surface.[/banner-text-break]