This Japanese bowl features a delicate painting of a bird perching on the Sakura branch. A traditional Japanese pattern is drawn around it, making it a gorgeous bowl. It is hand-painted by brush, using Japanese coloring paint which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware, as you can see the painted part is…
This rice bowl features flower petals delicately painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. 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. With a diameter of 10.3 cm(4.1 in),…
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 regular-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, 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…
This kobachi bowl features a delicate pattern of shepherd’s purse, a plant that becomes even more distinctive as its heart-shaped seed pods appear. Known as nazuna in Japanese, it’s considered an auspicious symbol believed to ward off evil spirits. The indigo design brings a modern touch while preserving the charm of hand-painted craftsmanship. The size…
While utilizing Yamanaka lacquerware techniques, this product is made of resin, and is recommended for those who want to enjoy “Oryoki” in a casual manner. The combination of black on the outside and red on the inside is chic and glamorous, and is recommended not only for daily use but also when entertaining guests. In…
This regular-sized donburi bowl features a charming checkered pattern over an unglazed rustic brown background. Adorned with various traditional designs like the asanoha “hemp leaf” pattern and seigaiha “wave” pattern, each symbolizes continuity and prosperity, carrying the auspicious wish that good fortune will last forever. Its depth helps retain the food’s warmth while adding a…
This donburi fascinates with its elegant water plant motif, highlighted with brown splashes. The green glaze and abstract brushstrokes are characteristic of Yashichida Oribe ware. Tsujii Musashi, inspired by nature, infuses his creations with a subtle, rustic charm. The bowl’s refined beauty is further enhanced by gohondedelicate pinkish spots that appear naturally after the firing…
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…
A fun bowl featuring a playful decoration of a little man soaking in a bath, which appears when you pour soup into it. The traditional pattern drawn on the bowl creates a unique combination with the whimsical design, serving as a perfect example of Choemon’s ability to blend traditional and modern elements into tableware. Originally…
This chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard) bowl has a purple flower painting in a round form. If you make chawanmushi with it, you can enjoy the authentic taste of this delicious egg custard and the atmosphere of a Japanese restaurant. When the lid is removed, the bowl can also be used as a small kobachi…
This octagonal kobachi small bowl features a hand-painted arabesque pattern, a representative motif of Tobe ware. The deep indigo shade adds a hint of modern elegance. Perfect for serving small portions of side dishes like tangy sunomono or simmered nimono, it’s also suited for a scoop of ice cream or fresh fruit. The octagonal rim…