Sep 26, 20222 min read

Black" adds contrast to the dining table.

This cutlery is made of stainless steel with a deep matte black coating, giving it a simple and modern impression.

With "genderless and high design" that is the concept of "63-roxan," it will add a stylish finishing touch to your everyday dining table.

Wabi and Sabi" black

Wabi-sabi are Japanese senses of beauty, which mean “Beauty within simplicity.”

Origin of Black Vessels

It is said that black tableware was first used in Japan long ago during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, when the culture of "chanoyu" (tea ceremony) was developed, and Sen no Rikyu, with his unique aesthetic sense, had craftsmen create black tea bowls.

It is said that Sen no Rikyu dared to use black for the colorful pottery of the time because he wanted to "overturn the common sense of the world and the worn-out sense of values.

Wabi and Sabi" loved by Rikyu

The beauty that black radiates is in keeping with the spirit of wabi-sabi (wabi and sabi). Wabi" means to feel contentment in the absence of anything else. Sabi" means to feel a sense of taste in the midst of quietness. Black is cool today, but if you go back far enough, you will find the wabi-sabi aesthetic loved by Sen no Rikyu.

Effect of Black

63 Black cutlery is made of Japanese stainless steel and painted a deep matte black.

Black is also known as "the color that maximizes the color of food" and provides a beautiful contrast with tableware and food.

What do you think?

The black cutlery gives a tighter impression and the red color of the strawberries looks more vivid. As you can see, black also has the effect of adding a touch of color.

Optimal size for Japanese

63 Black cutlery is not too large and fits comfortably in our Japanese hands. Officially, knives, forks, and spoons are the dessert size in foreign cutlery. So they are perfect for pancakes, French toast, etc. Of course, they can also be used as usual for hamburgers, pasta, curry, etc.

The smooth, silky feel and texture make them comfortable to use.