A pair of rice bowls decorated with brush painted cherry blossoms and falling petals. The pale pink color shines against the white porcelain base, beautifully depicting the petals dancing in the wind.In Japan, there is a culture of giving rice bowls as a gift to married couples to celebrate their marriage. It’s also perfect for…
This kobachi small bowl is adorned with a fukuju pattern in the style of old Imari. Fukuju symbolizes happiness and longevity, with the design rooted in this auspicious character. The bowl has an octagonal shape with an outward-extending rim. Its depth makes it ideal for serving soupy dishes, as well as appetizers and desserts.
This bowl showcases exquisite sometsuke designs hand-painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. Detailed depictions of ancient treasures are believed to invite good fortune and prosperity. On the bottom of the bowl is the fuyode pattern, named after the Japanese word for cotton rose, with petal-like windows embellished with auspicious motifs. The intricacies of each design…
This large bowl features a gently rounded shape and a rustic stoneware texture that adds warmth to any table setting. Its practical design makes it easy to use, combining functionality with charm. A stunning combination of jade green and gold arabesque patterns, delicately accented with a subtle gold shimmer, adorns the upper half. The lower…
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…
Hundreds of years of skill and technique are carefully crafted in this hand-size kobachi small bowl in golden yellow. The design is arranged with traditional auspicious patterns, making the tableware suitable for the modern dining scene. The sides of the bowl are shaped like the petals of a flower giving the bowl an elegant look….
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,…
A beautiful pair of rice bowls with a pink and blue sasanqua motif. It is beautifully applied Ginsai, the Kutani ware technique by which five-color glaze is applied over silver foil. The cracks on the surface are created by the traditional technique of “Kannyu” (penetration), which allows you to enjoy the beauty of handcrafting.The shape made on…
Elegant and modern, this medium bowl features a stunning gradient of blue hues. This donburi bowl showcases the distinctive crack-like texture of kannyu, a crazed surface formed by the differing expansion rates of clay and glaze. These delicate patterns add depth and character to the design. In addition to its striking appearance, the bowl is highly…
This bowl is from the popular “Brilliant Flower” series by Atelier Yu. It features lovely flowers painted in warm colors. The delicately curved rim and hand-painted flowers give a sense of warmth that can only come from the handiwork of artisans. The size is suitable for serving salad, sunomono “vinegared food,” nimono “simmered food,” sweets,…
This elegant bowl features a delicate Hanazume style, meaning filled with flowers, one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down the Taisho period (CE 1912-1926). Filled with colorful flowers all over the body with gold trimming, it has a timeless elegance and sophistication created by hand drawn technique; there…
This square kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The inside of the bowl is beautifully adorned with a design of a rabbit leaping under the moon and the traditional seigaiha pattern of blue ocean waves. The seigaiha motif depicts gently…