SoShiro Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

This hand-embroidered linen apron from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, took design cues from leading chefs, resulting in the addition of clever loops and pockets. The apron, partly inspired by the structure of a kimono, is made of absorbent linen, with a 400-gram-per-square-meter thread count. The Blakiston’s fish owl eyes motif was designed by celebrated Ainu artist Mamoru Kaizawa. It is hand embroidered using 100% silk, and its placement is reminiscent of a kimono obi...

This hand-embroidered linen table runner from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, consists of three separate pieces, so it can be buttoned up to form an extra-long runner for larger table settings. It is made from a medium-weight linen, with a 400-gram-per-square-meter thread count, to ensure the runner remains weighted to the desired position on the table. The Blakiston’s fish owl...

This set of two hand-embroidered linen napkins from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, is made with the softest linen and features playful pockets for a creative place setting of cutlery. These highly ornate and decorative napkins enrich any table setting. The Blakiston’s fish owl...

The white ceramic tray or English salver from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri...

This playful, contemporary drinks serving set is inspired by the games Snooker, Pool, and Billiard’s triangular rack and balls. The shot glasses are hand-blown Murano glass, and the tray is 3D-printed satin black PA12 Nylon. This intricate object of unique design by Alexandre Arrechea was created during the Layers project, a collaboration with SoShiro gallery. This piece is one of the four objects in the 3D printed Estadios series (Solitario, Snooker Triangle, X-Tray, and O-Bowl) inspired by the playful themes of the Layers collection. There is a distinct relation to the urban social nightlife of Havana, with the inclusion of existing and relatable elements, such as the snooker ball...

The SoShiro Pok collection salt mill and pepper grinder set is crafted from walnut wood, embedded with glass pearl beads, and fitted with all-ceramic, non-ox...

The bread board is an organically shaped wooden tray carved from one solid piece of walnut wood. It is beautifully sized with a crumb catcher and a small...

This organically shaped serving tray is carved from one solid piece of walnut wood and embedded with hand-placed glass pearl bead ornamentation. It can also be used as a platter or table centrepiece. The Pok collection celebrates the artistry of hand-crafted beadwork made by the Pokot women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd...

The contemporary Solitario is a 480 ml approx. (7.3 ounces) hand-blown Murano glass decanter, and a 215 ml approx. (16.2 Ounces) glass, with a snooker ball...

This SoShiro Pok collection piece is a perfectly round wooden charger plate or table centrepiece carved from one solid piece of beech wood and embedded with hand-placed glass pearl bead ornamentation. The Pok collection celebrates the artistry of hand-crafted beadwork made by the Pokot women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd...

This SoShiro Pok collection piece is a perfectly round wooden charger plate or table centrepiece carved from one solid piece of walnut wood and embedded...

The SoShiro Pok collection salt mill is crafted from beech wood, embedded with glass pearl beads, and fitted with all-ceramic, non-oxidizing or corroding gri...

The wine decanter is an organically shaped hand-blown borosilicate glass carafe. The Pok collection celebrates the artistry of hand-crafted beadwork made by the Pokot women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd...

Known as the X-Tray, this contemporary 3D printed dice tray made in satin black PA12 Nylon can be used as a tray, a gaming board, or a decorative centrepiece. This intricate object of unique design by Alexandre Arrechea was created during the Layers project, a collaboration with SoShiro gallery. This piece is one of the four objects in the 3D printed Estadios series (Solitario, Snooker Triangle, X-Tray, and O-Bowl) inspired by the playful themes of the Layers collection. There is a distinct relation to the urban social nightlife of Havana, with the inclusion of existing and relatable elements, such as the snooker ball...

The wine service set is comprised of an organically shaped hand-blown borosilicate glass wine decanter and two glasses that nestle into a slender linear solid beech wood tray complet...

The SoShiro Pok collection pepper grinder is crafted from walnut wood, embedded with glass pearl beads, and fitted with all-ceramic, non-oxidizing or corroding grinding mechanisms of...

The Bento serving platter with two chopstick stands from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, is a sophisticated and artistic take on the sectional bento. The moveable ceramic rod can be removed to create a serving dish for any type of food. The chopstick rests make great supports for serving utensils. This ceramic piece is cast and hand-finished in the Veneto region of Italy, renowned for its rich heritage in ceramics. On the white glazed ceramic is a Blakiston’s fish owl...

This ceramic table vase from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, has an organic incorporated handle for an easy gr...

An all-in-one white porcelain service ware set from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri...

The ceramic canister jars with lids from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, are generously sized and can be used ...

The matcha bowl from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, is the perfect ceramic tea war...