This is a glass bowl with a sakura “cherry blossom” design from the Taisho Roman glass series by Hirota Glass, a long-established glass manufacturer in Tokyo. Cherry blossoms, with their charming appearance and deep cultural significance, are beloved not only in Japan but also around the world. They symbolize both natural beauty and rich tradition. This pattern…
This bowl showcases dreamy patterns delicately painted by the artisans of Ginshu Kiln, renowned for its romantic and playful pastel-colored designs. 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. Its versatile size makes it perfect for serving salads, appetizers,…
This bowl features exquisite sometsuke designs hand-painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. At the bottom of the bowl lies a botanical and bird motif highlighted with circular patterns in fine lines of blue. The intricacies of each design invite a closer look. The porcelain base is formed using the katauchi technique, where a smooth layer…
This Japanese bowl features a painting in the style of banreki, a five-color porcelain protected by the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China. It is characterized by gorgeous and exquisite brushwork in red. In Japan, it is called “banreki akae” and has been respected. It’s gorgeous and perfect for celebrations and entertaining guests. The…
This small bowl features a lovely gold and silver decoration of cherry blossoms.Cherry Blossom symbolizes ” inner beauty”, “elegance” and “good education” in Japan. It would be a perfect gift for your loved one or as a gift for yourself. Since lacquer ware is made of wood, it has a low heat tradition rate and…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard with your favorite ingredients at home with this beautiful Arita ware Chawanmushi bowl from Tasei Kiln. Tenmoku is a ceramic glaze known for its characteristic glossy and very dark colors such as deep brown or maroon, primarily attributed to its iron-bearing composition. Set against the backdrop of the…
A pair of Japanese rice bowls decorated in beautiful Hanazume style, meaning filled with flowers, one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down from the Taisho period (1912-26). In Japan, there is a culture of giving rice bowls as a gift to married couples to celebrate their marriage. It’s…
This small-sized Japanese ramen bowl offers an appreciation for the depth of the color black. The inner rim features a chic, textured rendering of the traditional Japanese pattern called tokusa “horsetail.” The simple yet powerful design will leave a lasting impression as part of your table setting. The bowl is perfect for a variety of noodle…
This Japanese bowl features a delicate painting of a bird perching on the Sakura branch. A traditional Japanese pattern is drawn around it, making it a gorgeous bowl. It is hand-painted by brush, using Japanese coloring paint which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware, as you can see the painted part is…
This small kobachi bowl features a red turnip, and one leaf of the turnip is also shown inside of the bowl. Turnip is one of the motifs that has long been regarded as a lucky charm in Japan, and is often used for tableware. The refreshing white-based small bowl is a handy size, durable and…
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…
The popular children’s game of ayatori “cat’s cradle” serves as a unique design inspiration for this regular-sized ramen bowl. The bowl’s deep red-brown surface is elegantly adorned with bold, intersecting lines in light brown, reminiscent of the game’s threads. Shaped using a potter’s wheel, this piece has a pleasant weight and warmth to the touch that…