This Kobachi bowl features the traditional Japanese hemp leaf pattern. The hemp leaf is considered as a symbol of good luck meant to ward off evil and is commonly used on kimono and tableware. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is…
This square sauce plate features a playful depiction of okame, a traditional Japanese mask motif known for its cheerful expression and association with good fortune. Characterized by a round face, short hair, and rosy cheeks, okame is depicted here with a warm smile and full red lips, bringing charm and lightheartedness to the design. Perfect…
This side plate features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Tobe ware. The swirling indigo lines are accented with fine red details along the inner rim, adding a subtle vibrancy to the traditional motif. Perfect for small cuts of grilled dishes, sides, or desserts, this plate combines practicality with aesthetic appeal. The subtly raised…
This kobachi small bowl features a beautiful arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives a sense of modern elegance. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs. The size is perfect for a small portion of side dishes such as a tangy sunomono…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and is decorated with lovely hand-painted blue flowers around the rim. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful water color-like paintings and elegant designs which blend in well with our modern life style. The large size of this…
This is a Hasami ware rice bowl made by Kousai Kiln. It is handpainted to bring out the warm texture of the clay. The base of the rice bowl is finished in green with a blue grape and leaf design. The rough texture of the clay is coated with a glossy, bright glaze that offers different textures….
This unique small plate is shaped like two chrysanthemums joined together. One of them features radiating lines colored in indigo blue. Its shape and design make it perfect for serving soy sauce and small relishessuch as spring onions, wasabi, ground ginger, and sesame seedsthat are commonly served with soy sauce when enjoying sashimi or sushi.
The Japanese kobachi from the “Une” series is made by Taniguchi Seidojo, which has been making Kutani ware clay for three generations. Instead of using vivid colors of Kutani ware, they propose a new, simple and modern Kutani ware that can only be created by a company that knows the characteristics of clay. The carefully…
This small sauce plate boasts a soft pink hue, its edges adorned with a lustrous glaze that casts a splendid, colorful glow. The center of the plate features a sakura, cherry blossom, design with the rims decorated with pink gradient flowers and petals. It is perfectly suited for use as a sauce plate and equally…
This deep dinner plate is handcrafted by Hibino Ceramic. It features a unique pattern reminiscent of sea foam and has an elegant matte texture. As well as its excellent design, it is durable and easy to use which makes it is widely used in restaurants in Japan and overseas. Highly versatile plate and suitable for serving…
This rice bowl features flowers in full bloom, delicately painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani ware, which is traditionally hand-painted using Japanese coloring pigments and a brush. With a diameter of 10.8…
The beautiful white hue of this small ramen bowl is a hallmark of Shino ware. The speckled glaze creates a design that feels both liberating and sophisticated. Shino ware is a type of Mino ware, originally fired in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1603 CE). While most of the bowl is glazed, offering…