This bowl fascinates with its elegant water plant motif, highlighted with brown splashes. The green glaze and abstract brushstrokes are characteristic of Yashichida Oribe ware. Hand-crafted, this bowl reflects nature’s rustic beauty by accentuating the rokurome, or the rhythmic marks made by the potter’s wheel, which add a special texture and warmth. Its lightweight design…
This is a Arita ware plate by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong. The plate is represented as the moon, with a rabbit hopping around on top of the crater-like spots painted on it. This design is created by using a paper pattern in the shape of a rabbit and…
This regular-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The bowl is perfect…
This is a glass bowl with the tokusa “horsetail” pattern from the Taisho Roman glass series by Hirota Glass, a long-established glass manufacturer in Tokyo. The tokusa motif, cherished since the Edo period (1603 CE-1868 CE), symbolizes growth and prosperity. Its straight, upward-reaching lines embody aspirations for success and flourishing, making it a beloved design through…
This Mount Fuji-shaped sauce plate captures the beauty of Japan’s most iconic mountain, which is believed to bring good fortune and symbolize a bright future. Each piece is uniquely hand-painted, giving it a warm and inviting texture. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for serving cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small…
Children will loving eating from this adorable Hasami ware plate designed with little bear faces. The base of the plate is in a soft pastel blue color with green polka-dots. The polka-dots are drawn in a thicker paint that gives a bit of texture on the smooth Hasami ware porcelain. The plate is divided into…
This sauce plate captures the moment of the rising sun turning Mount Fuji red on a clear early morning. With the combination of Kutani ware with the masterpiece of the renowned artist Katsushika Hokusai, the plate truly has an eye-stopping charm. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts,…
This small square kobachi bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the natural motifs convey the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. It is ideal for serving various side dishes, such as tangy sunomono and slowly simmered nimono. The shape stands out…
Make teatime at home a more fun occasion with this charming sakura (cherry blossom) pink small plate designed with a sakura pattern in the middle. The light pink sakura blossoms are highlighted on a shiny surface created by a coat of a lustrous glaze. At Tasei Kiln, two skilled female artisans with over 40 years of…
With its delicate, almost lace-like monochromatic elegance, this gold-colored plate is a unique take on a floral pattern from a dyeing technique originally imported to Japan from India. Sarasa, better known in the West as chintz or calico, is presented here in a luxurious and sophisticated style. Sarasa patterns were seen in dyed cotton textiles…
This beautiful medium bowl features an impressive pattern of chrysanthemum in indigo and red colors. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns in nature motifs. The size is suitable for serving salad, appetizers and side dishes such edamame and sashimi. It is highly durable and ideal for long-term use.
This is a gorgeous Kutani ware Japanese plate with a hand-drawn floral pattern all over the plate. Two patterns, a pattern in which natural flowers are in full bloom and a traditional pattern called “Aoichibu”, are combined. “Nishiki” is an expensive silk fabric with a thick ground that weaves a beautiful pattern using two or…