This regular-sized Japanese ramen bowl boasts a captivating design, featuring a whale swimming gracefully through the ocean, surrounded by waves and splashes. The artwork is primarily depicted in black, while the wave patterns on the exterior are elegantly brushed in shaded indigo blue. Its size and shape are perfect for ramen and other noodle dishes…
The gorgeous bowl features a lion and peony with a modern interpretation of the traditional classic patterns of old Imari. In Japanese arts, the combination of splendid peony and the imposing tiger is often depicted as regarded as a symbol of bravery and wealth. This gorgeous pattern, expressed by the colorful colors using gold is…
Enjoy hot fluffy rice with these colorful rice bowls designed in the traditional Yoshidaya style. The entire surface of the rice bowls are decorated with bold and beautiful images of large peonies with detailed paintings of plum blossoms on a vivid yellow base. Countless numbers of tiny dots fill in the space between the plum…
This medium bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a signature motif of Tobe ware. The deep indigo hue adds a modern touch to its traditional design. Sized for versatility, it’s perfect for daily use, whether serving salads, simmered dishes like nikujaga, or cold udon and soba noodles. The wide shape comfortably holds each dish, enhancing…
This soup cup showcases a classic arabesque pattern, one of the defining motifs of Tobe ware. The indigo shade lends a modern touch, while the hand-painted nature motifs bring a sense of warmth and craftsmanship to each piece. With its soft, rounded shape, this cup creates a cozy, relaxing ambiance. While designed for soup, it’s…
This is a large soup bowl with a lid. The natural luster and soft silver color are unique to lacquer and have a very elegant atmosphere. Bowls with lids are less likely to get cold and look beautiful, making them ideal for special events such as New Year’s, or when entertaining guests. If you are…
The bowl features a beautiful contrast of soft colors on a white canvas, making the most of the distinctive texture of porcelain. The fine touch of flowers are hand-painted by an artisan, adding a touch of elegance to the space. Unlike other kilns from Kutani ware, Ginshu kiln is especially known as its romantic and…
The image of graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto is depicted on this bowl from Tosen Kiln. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express Kyoto’s unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base….
This simple and modern rice bowl has 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.
This soup bowl is hollowed out from Japanese horse chestnut, which is the best material for wood bowls. It has a slightly matte texture in calm vermilion color.The lacquering process, from the base coat to the top coat, has been inspected for designation as a traditional Aizu lacquerware craft.Aizu-e, the traditional design of Aizu lacquerware, is…
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. It is suitable for serving side such as sunomono (vinegared…
This is an elegant porcelain kobachi small bowl set in the shape of a plum. The dish is a lovely size and looks like a little plum blooming in your hand when you hold it. The shape of this porcelain, plum, is also said to bring good luck. The size is perfect to serve any…