A beautiful mimosa design is painted on a white porcelain canvas. In places, small dots painted in gold are scattered throughout the design, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. The refreshing impression of this rice bowl will enlighten your table. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in…
This simple and modern bowl features a beautiful turquoise color. The glaze’s appearance varies uniquely with each piece according to the conditions during firing, resulting in a naturally exquisite shade of blue. The 17.8 cm (7 in) size is perfect for smaller servings of salads, appetizers, aemono (seasoned dishes), or nimono (simmered dishes). Its shallow shape…
This splendid rice bowl, adorned with delicately painted karako, Chinese-style playful children, encapsulates the essence of playful elegance. Meanwhile, the interior features a single butterfly, displaying both a narrative quality and refined simplicity. Holding this charming bowl in your hand, you can feel the lightness and thinness characteristic of Mikawachi ware. It displays an exquisite gradation,…
This easy-to-use Yunomi Japanese teacup features a cat playing with blue yarn on a smooth porcelain which is typical of Hasami Ware. The 160ml (5.4oz) is a little small, but it is the perfect size for drinking up a cup of green tea before it gets cold. It is light and easy to hold, so…
This easy-to-use chrysanthemum-shaped sauce plate features a boldly painted peony in red. The chrysanthemum shape creates a gorgeous atmosphere. This plate is available in different patterns, so you can have them all together for a more enjoyable table setting. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and…
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 Japanese sauce plate features the humorous okame (female) and hyottoko (male) masks, traditionally used as clown-like characters in kaguraa sacred dance and song dedicated to the gods at Shinto shrines. These masks are believed to bring good fortune and ward off evil. With its perfect size for sauces, this plate is also versatile for…
This rice bowl is handcrafted by artisans of Yamanaka Lacquerware, which is famous for the techniques that make the most of the grain and the natural texture of wood. Perfect size as a rice bowl for serving an average portion of rice. The wooden rice bowl is light, has a gentle texture. It also has…
This chrysanthemum shaped side plate features a matte white color, overlaid with a white speckled glaze that looks like snow. Chrysanthemum is a shape often used in Japanese tableware. Chrysanthemums have meanings such as “love” and “true strength” and are known as an auspicious motif. Highly versatile and perfect size as an extra plate for serving…
This bowl is designed with a “Tokusa” pattern drawn by hand with a broom-like brush to make the thin blue lines centering to the middle of the bowl. Originally made in the size to serve a single portion of sashimi or pickled vegetables in a traditional style meal at a tea ceremony, it can be…
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…
This deep dinner plate in a shiny dark blue color has an exquisite silhouette with wide rims and and a beautiful curve. The size is perfect for serving a salad, appetizers, sunomono “vinegared food,” aemono “seasoned or sauced food” and nimono “simmered food.” It is great for not only Japanese food, but also various food…