器を選ぶ基準は、料理との相性だけではありません。The way I choose tableware is not based solely on how well it complements food. 〈髙田志保〉さんの「炭入りシリーズ」は、貫入に炭を染み込ませることで生まれる繊細な模様が特長。まるでヒビ割れのように広がる線は、一つとして同じものがなく、それぞれが異なる表情をもっていて、選ぶのが楽しいです。Shiho Takada’s Charcoal Series is distinguished by delicate patterns created by allowing charcoal to settle into the crackled glaze. The fine lines spread across each piece like fractures, with no two patterns exactly alike. Each has its own character, making the process of choosing one part of the appeal.
朝はヨーグルトやフルーツ、昼はサラダやパスタ、夜はお酒に合わせた前菜やおつまみまで。時間や料理を選ばず、暮らしに寄り添ってくれる器です。In the morning, the pieces work well for yogurt or fruit; at lunchtime, for salads or pasta; and in the evening, for appetizers and small dishes served with drinks. They suit any time of day and a wide range of meals, fitting naturally into everyday life. どんな料理も受け止め、余計な主張をすることなく、食材そのものの美しさを引き立ててくれます。Without making an excessive statement, they accept almost any dish and draw attention to the beauty of the ingredients themselves.
白とも灰ともいえない柔らかな釉薬に、炭が描く繊細な線。静かな佇まいでありながら、食卓に並ぶと確かな存在感があります。A soft glaze that sits somewhere between white and gray is crossed by fine charcoal lines. Although quiet in appearance, each piece has a clear presence when placed on the table. 光の加減や見る角度によっても表情が変わり、使うたびに新たな魅力を感じられるのも、このシリーズならではです。Its expression also changes with the light and viewing angle, revealing something new each time it is used.
片口皿は取り皿としてやデザートに。The spouted plate can be used for individual servings or desserts, the oval bowl for salads or main dishes, and the rice bowl for everyday meals. 楕円鉢はサラダやメインディッシュに。Their versatility means they are not limited to a single purpose. 飯茶碗は毎日の食卓に。Before long, they become the pieces reached for most often and increasingly difficult to do without.
用途を限定しない自由さがあるからこそ、気づけばいつも選んでいる。使うほどに手放せない存在になっていきます。同じシリーズで揃えても、一枚一枚の模様はそれぞれ異なります。Even when collected as a matching series, the pattern of every piece is different. その小さな違いさえ愛おしく感じられるのは、手仕事でつくられた器ならではの魅力です。The ability to appreciate these subtle variations is part of the particular charm of handmade tableware.
暮らしの中でこそ使いたくなる〈髙田志保〉さんの「炭入りシリーズ」。Shiho Takada’s Charcoal Series is designed to be used and enjoyed as part of daily life. 日々の食卓にそっと寄り添う一枚として、取り入れてみてはいかがでしょうか。Consider adding one to your table as a piece that quietly accompanies everyday meals.
