Bamboo Pepper and Spice Shaker

I am a Bamboo Pepper and Spice Shaker. Small, precise, and ready to dust your noodles with just the right amount of heat.

Curator's Notes 

When these arrived from Kohchosai, our team member Ngan immediately said they would be perfect for shichimi togarashi. Ever since, that idea has been stuck in my head.

At the moment we keep seaweed rice seasoning in ours because the kids love sprinkling it over their bowls at dinner. But I already know this shaker’s real future. The next time I make it to an Asian grocer or specialty spice shop, I’m picking up a good shichimi togarashi. The proportions feel made for it. I can picture it sitting beside a steaming bowl of ramen, ready to add a little heat. Small, lightweight, and made from finely worked bamboo, it’s a simple piece that brings seasoning right to the table where it belongs.

Bamboo Pepper and Spice Shaker was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker 

Maker: Kohchosai Kosuga

Specifications

Dimensions: 1.3" (w) x 1.3"(l) x 4.3" (h) or 32mm (w) x 32mm (l) x 108mm (h)

Weight: 2.0 oz or 57 g

Materials: Bamboo

Details

• Handmade in Kyoto, Japan
  
• Made from bamboo using traditional techniques
  
• Features a removable square stopper for refilling from the top and a peg plug that helps control dispensing and prevent spills
  
• Dispenses small amounts of spices through a round opening near the base
  
• Designed to keep spices fresh while stored
  
• Suitable for a variety of loose spices, salt, pepper, or other dry seasonings
  
• Compact size ideal for tabletop use or bringing spices on-the-go
  
• Hand wash recommended to protect the bamboo finish
  
• Each bamboo root band is unique due to natural variations in the material