Makoto Koizumi
Makoto Koizumi
Born in Tokyo in 1960, Koizumi is a multidisciplinary designer whose work spans architecture, furniture, and everyday objects.
He founded Koizumi Studio in 1990 and opened the Koizumi Tool Store in 2003 to showcase his designs.
Committed to tradition and craft, he collaborates with local communities across Japan and, in 2015, launched Waza to help restore traditional handicrafts.
Professor Emeritus at Musashino Art University, he has received the Mainichi Design Award (2012) and the Grand Prize at the Japan Craft Exhibition (2015).
Sitaku Lemon Squeezer
$36.00
Simple in its design and crafted from crisp white porcelain, the Sitaku Lemon Squeezer makes for an easy pour.
Sitaku Set
$107.00
Combining the grater, squeezer and mortar, this four-piece set also includes a lid. The lid can be used to cover the grater or mortar as well as function as a small plate.
- 16cm
- 18cm
- 20cm
- Set
Yukihira Pan
From $107.00
The Yukihira Pan is hard wearing and thoughtfully designed by Makoto Koizumi for Ambai.
Sitaku Wooden Pestle
$15.00
To accompany the Sitaku Mortar, this pestle comes crafted from solid maple.
Sitaku Ginger Grater
$36.00
Simple in its design and crafted from crisp white porcelain, the Sitaku Ginger Grater comes with fine teeth, suitable for ginger, garlic and root wasabi.
Sitaku Pestle and Mortar Set
$51.00
Fine and distinctively structured the Sitaku Pestle and Mortar Set is useful to grate small amounts when you need it.
Enamel Kettle
$206.00
Elegantly crafted with maple accents to the handle and lid, this enamel coated kettle conducts heat quickly while remaining easy to touch with in use.
Bread Board
$71.00
A beautifully designed board by Makoto Koizumi, perfect for slicing bread or serving it warm at the table.
Yukihira Pan Set
$319.00
The Yukihira Pans are hard wearing and thoughtfully designed by Makoto Koizumi for Ambai.