Narumi

Founded in 1946 and based in Nagoya, Japan, Narumi is a global leader in high-end table ceramics. While European brands defined the early history of bone china, Narumi revolutionized the industry by perfecting High-Content Bone China, consistently producing porcelain with a bone ash content of 47% or higher.

The brand is the second-largest manufacturer of bone china in the world and is the preferred choice for over 250 five-star hotels and luxury airlines globally.

Narumi's reputation is built on the physical properties of its proprietary clay body:

• Extreme Whiteness: Due to the high concentration of bone ash, Narumi pieces possess a warm, milky whiteness that is considered the “gold standard” in the industry.
• Translucency: When held to the light, Narumi bone china exhibits remarkable clarity, a hallmark of its purity and high firing temperature.
• Exceptional Strength: Despite its delicate appearance, Narumi's bone china is highly chip-resistant, making it one of the few luxury brands suitable for high-traffic professional hospitality environments.

Narumi is known for blending Japanese functionalism with Western elegance:

• PRO Style: A specialized line for professional chefs, designed with reinforced edges and stackability without compromising the aesthetic of fine dining.
• OSORO: A multi-functional open-system award-winning design that allows dishes to transition from cooking to serving to storage using silicone lids.

Unlike the ornate patterns of traditional European brands, Narumi often favors:

• Minimalist Geometry: Clean, contemporary lines that highlight the material's natural luster.
• Subtle Reliefs: Utilizing textures and raised patterns (embossing) rather than heavy gilding, making many of their collections microwave-safe.

• Professional Durability: Narumi bone china is specifically engineered to withstand over 2,000 industrial dishwasher cycles.
• Avoiding Thermal Shock: Although strong, avoid moving plates from a deep freezer directly into a high-heat oven to prevent structural stress.

— See Also:

• The Science of Bone Ash Content
• Professional Plating Techniques