This large bowl is adorned with the kanji characters for “happiness” and “long life.” A smooth blue line runs along the inner rim and the kanji for “happiness” is also written at the bottom of the bowl. With its traditional and rustic design, this bowl is perfect for personal use or as a thoughtful gift,…
This Hasami ware bowl features a lovely blue cat. The cat is depicted with slightly pointed ears in an adorable curled-up pose, giving the bowl a unique and charming design. The carefully shaded colors on the body enhance the bowl’s charm, making the overall design even more endearing. The smooth porcelain texture and indigo color…
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…
Enjoy the refined natural blue-green luster of celadon with this stylish Japanese rice bowl from Kosen Kiln. With its translucent glaze on the blue-jade hue of celadon, a tranquil atmosphere emanates from its glossy exterior, like the calm surface of a glistening pond. Adorning the surface of the rice bowl are Medaka rice fishes which are depicted…
“Oryoki”, is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize waste in daily life in the practice of Zen Buddhism. It is increasingly attracting attention for its easy-to-use, functional and minimalistic design at the modern table. Starting with the larger bowl, the smaller ones are stacked completely on top of each other in order to allow…
The organic colors over the surface of this small-sized ramen bowl are created by pouring an indigo glaze over porcelain that contains sand. The resulting shades of indigo blue and light brown form earthy patterns, enhancing the bowl’s warmth and effortless beauty. The bowl is perfect for a variety of noodle dishes, such as udon…
With its captivating green ash glaze and natural stoneware texture, this large donburi bowl exudes an organic charm and a comforting warmth, perfectly reflecting the artistry of the handmade process. The bowl is perfect for a variety of donburi dishes, such as gyudon and oyakodon, and for noodle dishes like udon or soba. With its…
This ramen bowl from Musashi Kiln is adorned with charming red and white camellia motifs, reflecting the beauty of nature. Tsujii Musashi, the artisan behind the kiln, draws inspiration from his surroundings to create pieces that embody a subtle, rustic elegance. The bowl’s refined appearance is further enhanced by gohondenatural pinkish spots that emerge after…
This octagonal kobachi small bowl features simple blue tokusa stripes shaded with delicate hand-painting. Tokusa, known as the horsetail plant, symbolizes longevity in Japanese culture. The indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the natural motif conveys the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. Perfect for serving small portions of side dishes like tangy sunomono or simmered nimono, it also…
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 elegant flower shaped large bowl features hand-painted plum motifs and raised arabesque patterns. The painting stands out beautifully on the white porcelain, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened by using a brush for painting. A fine pattern is drawn on the foot, making it a beautiful bowl from any angle. Both…
This delightful Tobe ware donburi bowl features soft floral patterns in shades of grassy green and light blue, with subtle gold accents. Applied through the unique washi-zome technique, the floral design brings a watercolor-like softness to the white porcelain surface. With a 16.7 cm (6.6 in) diameter, it’s perfect for serving salads, soups, and noodles….