Japanese product designer Naoto Fukasawa's Shiba cookware line for Alessi is a modern interpretation of traditional Japanese cookware. The tightly edited collection includes a stockpot, saucepan, casserole, and frying pan with Bakelite or wood handles; the full line is available from Fitzsu.

Above: The Alessi Shiba 1-Quart-30-oz Saucepan with wood handle; $188 at Fitzsu.

Above: The Alessi Shiba 1-Quart Saucepan with wood handle is $170 at Fitzsu.

Above: The Alessi Shiba 9.5-Inch Frying Pan is $210 at Fitzsu.