Bowls

This kobachi bowl is perfectly suited for serving side dishes. The lines drawn along the rim accentuate the bowl elegantly. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is meticulously crafted, embodying the essence of Seto Sometsuke ware. Though square, the form exhibits…

This is a glass bowl with makiage pattern from the Taisho Roman glass series by Hirota Glass, a long-established glass manufacturer in Tokyo. Makiage is a traditional tie-dyeing technique used in kimono making. This method creates intricate patterns that convey an aura of elegance and grace.  This pattern is created by the aburidashi “invisible ink” technique,…

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 is a kobachi small bowl with a lid, crafted from Arita ware porcelain. The bowl features Chinese-style lions and flowers painted in the vibrant nishikie style. Originally referring to multicolor woodblock prints, nishikie inspires these vivid, colorful decorations. The interior of the bowl is also painted, revealing a beautiful design when the lid is…

The hand-painted motif on this donburi bowl gracefully transitions between a flower and a dragonfly. The charming design is rendered in blue and red on white porcelain. Created using the tsuketate technique, where each stroke is applied without outlines, the design wins you over with its hand-painted touch and genuine creativity. The sturdy bowl is…

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…