Kurikyu Odate Bentwood Traditional "Seiro" Food Steamer

Prepare your food the old way with this traditional Japanese steamer from Kurikyu. Made with the stunning techniques of bentwood art work, these steamers allow you to create delicious rice and fresh veggies by steaming them in the cedar wooden bowl above a regular pot. A healthy and delicious way to prepare your food. The pot is easy to clean and can be used for a long time to come.

Please wash the steamer with cold or lukewarm water after use. Remove oil with a mild detergent and use a soft sponge and dry it with a soft cloth. This steamer is not suitable for the dishwasher.

Japanese Odate Bentwood work is made of Japanese cedar cut into very thin slices. The wood is cooked in boiling water until it becomes flexible so that it can be bended into various shapes. The end pieces of the bentwood are fixed together with dark cherry bark, which not only makes a nice dark accent on the light wood but also creates a durable and natural bond.

Kurikyu Bentwood is known for its high quality Bentwood work typical for the city of Odate in northern Japan. The company is run by Shunji Kurimori who represents the sixth generation of proprietors. He received many awards for his craft and also exhibited in many countries outside of Japan.