Motoshige Pestle

Open until 5pmIndependent shop in BallardDirections

Available from Woodland Mod when we last checked, in the last two days. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Made to go with mortar bowls, this pestle is made from the Japanese Sansho pepper tree, a material cherished since ancient times for its exceptional durability, and was thought to improve gastrointestinal health. The irregularities of the wood offer a natural look and feel while still providing a comfortable yet strong grip, making it an ideal tool for grinding ingredients. Motoshige, a company well known throughout the world for manufacturing Japanese mortars and graters was established back in