Kumi - Unique with personality. The new tabletop range created by the Blomus design team has not only typical Japanese shapes that show the minimalist design language which fits so well with the Blomus approach to designing everyday objects. It also has fascinating -but very traditional Japanese- reactive glazing. This effect glazing comes out differently with every firing and reacts to the slightest variations of oxygen in the kiln atmosphere. Nevertheless, these stoneware dishes are dishwasher and microwave safe. This semi-matte finished glaze may have dots and imperfections, and may scratch, as it is a very soft surface- nevertheless, it is no damage, it is just part of this sophisticated approach. This is why it is called Kumi, which takes its name from the Japanese word for eternal beauty.