Soy Sauce Dishes With Cat Motifs! Adorable Saucers for Animal Lovers

Soy Sauce Dishes You'll Find Surprisingly Soothing!

There is no shortage of cute tableware sold in Japan. One particular saucer reveals adorable images of cats and dogs when you pour soy sauce on it.

This article will showcase this series of captivating saucers, which have amassed a fan base among visitors from abroad.

Who Created These Captivating Saucers?

ARTHA Co., Ltd., a company based in Gifu, is the mastermind behind these designs.

ARTHA manufactures an array of original products from tableware and miscellaneous goods to stationery. Their in-house designers handle every aspect of product development, beginning with planning, selecting materials, and making samples.

Designed to Make People Smile at the Dinner Table

During an interview with MATCHA, a project manager at ARTHA revealed that the saucers were designed to put a smile on the faces of families at the dinner table.

The tableware series launched with adorable animal motifs, which were immediately a customer favorite. It's no surprise the saucers are a hit among cat and dog lovers alike!

Difficulties in Product Development

Two difficulties arose during product development. The first was figuring how to reduce the saucer's blank space, while the second was creating a three-dimensional motif.

The balance between the motif and blank space was crucial to an appealing design.

Moreover, the grooves' depth on the saucer had to be adjusted to make the animals appear lifelike. Depending on the motif, the saucer's grooves had to be modified to fit specific variations.

What Motifs Are in the Series?

There are eight eye-catching motifs in the saucer series: cats, dogs, pandas, the Edo Period, seafood, shogi (Japanese chess) pieces, sumo, and shisa (Okinawan lion-dog statue).

In addition to choosing popular animals, ARTHA considered customers' suggestions. The shisa design was inspired by a customer when an ARTHA sales representative visited Okinawa on a business trip.

Cats

Cats are the most popular design in the series. There are six different poses, including felines sitting, turning around, and curling up into a ball. You'll want to give these kitties a pat since they're purr-fectly cute!

Dogs

Pandas

Another popular series showcases six pandas walking, tumbling, and taking a nap. The very image of plump pandas relaxing is enough to make you want to hug them.

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