This small 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. The undulating sides give the kobachi bowl extra shine and a beautiful shape. The kobachi bowl is small bowl for a single serving of an appetizer…
This cute Japanese rice bowl features two rabbits sitting side by side. The soft touch of the drawing and the rustic atmosphere of the clay texture make this rice bowl perfect for everyday. The inside bottom of the rice bowl is also painted with a blue flower that will make you love it more and…
This regular-sized Mino ware ramen bowl features a glossy black background with an elegant silver dragon painted on the sides and bottom. In Asian cultures, the dragon is an auspicious creature, symbolizing nobility and good fortune. Inside the bowl, the square spiral pattern, known as raimon in Japanese, is a traditional Chinese lightning design symbolizing…
This bowl features round Kamo eggplants, a summer vegetable from Kyoto, in the serene blue and white of sometsuke. Kyoto vegetable designs are created by applying a water-resistant substance to outline the shapes. Then, gosu, a cobalt blue glaze, is hand-painted over the surface, leaving the protected areas untouched. After a second bisque-firing, delicate lines…
This small-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features peonies, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep the food warm and…
This rice bowl showcases the traditional marunuki pattern. Its indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the hand-painted nature motifs bring warmth and character to each piece. The high footing makes it easy to hold, adding practicality to its charm. Perfectly sized for a single serving of rice, its simple yet classic design makes white…
This small-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features hand-painted turnips in indigo blue. The skilled brushwork exudes a sense of dynamism, perfectly capturing a blend of charm and grace. The lid ensures the dish remains flavorful by keeping the food warm and steaming the ingredients. The bowl is perfect for a variety of donburi dishes, such…
“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…
This Japanese bowl features plums and birds with various Japanese traditional patterns in Kutani colors. The size is suitable for serving salad, appetizers such as Sunomono(vinegared food), Aemono(Seasoned or sauced food) or Nimono(simmered food) and any side dish. See more items from our Kutani ware collection to create traditional meets modern table setting. PRODUCT DETAIL…
This regular-sized ramen bowl showcases the soft, earthy tones of Shino ware, with shades of brown and green blending seamlessly into a white base. It features a generous application of white glaze, creating a speckled appearance, while the unglazed areas highlight a beautifully rough texture. Originating in Gifu Prefecture during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573 CE-1603…
A multitude of leafy curlicues creates a stunning, deep indigo blue arabesque motif on this Japanese bowl. The design of simplified leaves over spiraling vines fills not only the outside, but also the inside the bowl, for a playful ornamental effect. Due to their natural tendency to keep growing, vines are considered to be a…
This chrysanthemum shaped Japanese small bowl features a matte white color, overlaid with a white speckled glaze that looks like snow. It is made by Hasami ware, which is widely known as a light, durable and easy-to-use tableware among Japanese tableware, and is an indispensable stoneware in both restaurants and homes. Chrysanthemum is a shape…