Teshio takes its name from teshio-zara, small salt dishes considered a forerunner of today's mamezara. It is a brand that puts care and thought into small plates.

Long ago, a small plate of salt was placed at the corner of a dining tray as part of a belief in salt's purifying qualities. This palm-sized dish was known as a teshio-zara.

Over time, these small plates became pieces for enjoying food. Their presence adds character to the table.

We fire each piece in our Tokyo workshop and send it out with the hope that it will be treasured and used with care for years to come.