irogami: piece of grater 2019-2020

Designers: Gensuke Kishi, Musashino, Tokyo, Japan
Manufacturers: Tuboe Co., Ltd., Tsubame, Niigata, Japan

A grater shaped like turning over a piece of paper. The turned corners just fit the edge of the hand. The user can grate the food with a new feeling as if he grated directly with the palm of his hand. Rather than grate a large amount of food at one time, the user can grate ginger, garlic, cheese, etc. on the dish and sprinkle it, or use it easily in various scenes. “irogami: piece of grater" is a compact grater that fits in the palm of the user's hand with a new style never seen before.

This grater is made from a single aluminum plate. This product is produced by a very simple manufacturing method and has high practicality. This product sells 10 colorful colors with the aluminum coloring technology. Tsuboe Co., Ltd., the manufacturer of this product is a traditional blade manufacturer with a history of more than 100 years. Japan's largest producer of graters, which is very important for Japanese food culture. Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, where this manufacturing company is located, has been Japan's largest metal processing industry area for 400 years. The kitchenware produced by the traditional craftsmanship of this city is widely used all over the world. “irogami: piece of grater” is a brand new grater made from traditional craftsman's high technology and innovative design.