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 octagonal kobachi small bowl features simple blue tokusa stripes shaded with delicate hand-painting. Tokusa, known as the horsetail plant, symbolizes longevity in Japanese culture. The indigo shade adds a modern touch, while the natural motif conveys the warmth of hand-painted craftsmanship. Perfect for serving small portions of side dishes like tangy sunomono or simmered nimono, it also…
This medium bowl highlights the beauty of overglaze painting. Delicately adorned with cosmos flowers inside and out, its design enhances the soft white porcelain, evoking harmony, peace, and joy. Inspired by the rich tradition of Kutani ware, artist Kasui Okamemasa continues to refine her craft through experimentation while exploring new creative expressions. Each hand-painted motif…
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…
“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…
A set of 4 Japanese bowls of lovely cats drawn with a delicate touch. They have a unique shape with slightly pointed up ears of a cat. Each cat’s fur is a different color, and the curled up pose is adorable. It can be used for serving side dishes and desserts. Whether for everyday use or…
This simple and modern bowl features 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. The 21 cm (8.2 in) size is perfect for serving salads, appetizers, aemono (seasoned dishes), or nimono (simmered dishes). Its shallow shape makes…
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…
This bowl is decorated with Hypericum and Birds. 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 Dimension: 16cm(6.29in) x 5.2cm(2.04in) Material: Porcelain –…
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…
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 beautiful plate is decorated with a cherry blossom pattern, handcrafted by an artisan of Kutani ware, Mr. Yoshinori Fukuda, who specializes in golden decoration known as “Kinrande”(literally “gold brocade”). It is a perfect size for serving side dishes such as Sunomono(vinegared food), Aemono(seasoned and sauced food), and Nimono(simmered food, or snacks like nuts and…