This elegant kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the classic blue and white of sometsuke, it features an interior pattern of richly swirling scrollwork, with additional vine-like arabesques toward the rim. This beautifully contrasts with a simple exterior of simple karakusa budding vines. Vine motifs have long been cherished…
This charming set of two round side plates is crafted from cherry bark, showcasing the natural beauty of this material. Each plate features a checked pattern with cherry blossom detailing. Although small in size, these plates are big in character. The cherry bark has a beautiful natural luster, a deep sheen that seems to shift…
This Echizen lacquerware soup bowl, born from a collaboration with the Aizu lacquerware manufacturer YAMAKYU Japanware Co., captivates with its rich lacquer surface, beautifully showcasing a gourd design. Golden gourds, intertwined with graceful leaves and vines, are brought to life through the traditional maki-e technique, hand-painted lacquer designs adorned with shimmering gold leaf. A final coating…
This charming Tobe ware long plate features a bouquet of beautiful flowers in gentle hues of green and light blue. Subtle colors decorate the blooming flowers painted on a white porcelain canvas. Small dots painted in gold are scattered, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. Higashi Kiln employs a unique technique called washi-zome. Colors and…
This elegant kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the timeless blue and white of sometsuke, it features at its center an adorable rabbita lovely discovery for the diner once they’ve eaten the cuisine inside. Surrounding the sides is a traditional wari-kusabana pattern: stemmed flowers and grass separated from each…
This easy-to-use Japanese rice bowl features a cat playing with blue yarn on a smooth porcelain which is typical of Hasami Ware. With a diameter of 11.4cm(4.5in), it is a perfect bowl for serving an average portion of rice. There is also a teacup in the same series. How about matching them as a gift for friends…
A set of 5 small bowls depicting gourds. Since each vessel is handmade by artisans of Kutani ware, the shape is slightly different. The simple pattern enhances the unique shape and beauty of the porcelain. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Furthermore,…
This large serving bowl is colored in gorgeous gold on the inside and a clear white on the outside. This deep plate can be used to serve a salad or a main course. It is perfect for parties to lavishly display a leafy salad in bright green colors or to plate sashimi. The slightly grainy…
This kobachi small bowl is decorated in the Kakiemon style. The Kakiemon style is known for its elegant compositions that use blank spaces to highlight the porcelain’s beautiful milky white color, with delicate depictions of flowers and birds in natural landscapes. The bowl has an octagonal shape with an outward-extending rim. Its depth makes it…
This round side plate is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The plate is adorned with a delicate rinka petal pattern, featuring elegantly connected flower petals in a circular design. Traditionally, the rinka pattern has been cherished in Japan as a symbol of happiness…
This side plate features a bold hand-painted arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Tobe ware. The deep indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the textured surface, reminiscent of woven cloth, brings warmth and a unique tactile charm to the piece. Its rounded-square shape combines the clean structure of a square with the inviting softness…
Elegant and modern, this medium bowl features a stunning gradient of blue hues. This donburi bowl showcases the distinctive crack-like texture of kannyu, a crazed surface formed by the differing expansion rates of clay and glaze. These delicate patterns add depth and character to the design. In addition to its striking appearance, the bowl is highly…