This charming magewappa donburi bowl, crafted by Odate Kougeisha, is made from Akita cedarone of Japan’s most renowned woods. Its natural warmth and smooth, even grain give the bowl both a refined aesthetic and a timeless appeal. Known for being lightweight and remarkably durable, this bowl offers exceptional resilience. The wood used in magewappa has a…
As suggested by its name nanpu, meaning “southern winds,” this bowl features a design that evokes the feeling of a warm breeze. Blue chrysanthemum flowers are scattered throughout the design, giving the design a natural comfort. The slightly warped rim allows for easy stacking with bowls of the same shape, making storage more convenient. This bowl 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 a kobachi small bowl with a lid, crafted from Arita ware porcelain. The bowl features Chinese-style lions and flowers painted in the vibrant nishikie style. Originally referring to multicolor woodblock prints, nishikie inspires these vivid, colorful decorations. The interior of the bowl is also painted, revealing a beautiful design when the lid is…
The meticulous camellia design, a masterpiece passionately developed by Taniguchi, graces this bowl from Tosen Kiln. Camellias, symbolic of both elegance and the enduring spirit of Japanese culture, are vividly presented. The leaves, seamlessly blending dark and light green shades, instill a sense of harmony. In contrast, the petals, painted with white and red…
A beautiful Kutani ware bowl featuring a hand-drawn turnip. This unique design captivatingly showcases the contrast between the pure white exterior and the deep red interior, exuding a strong presence without being overly ostentatious. The bright green leaves and the soft outlines of the yellow turnip are well balanced, creating a warm and impressive painting. Due to…
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…
The beautiful white hue of this small ramen bowl is a hallmark of Shino ware. The speckled glaze creates a design that feels both liberating and sophisticated. Shino ware is a type of Mino ware, originally fired in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1603 CE). While most of the bowl is glazed, offering…
Adorned with blue lines with a hand-drawn feel and charming dots along both the inner and outer rims, this regular-sized donburi bowl has a simple yet modern look. This piece also has a pleasant weight and warmth to the touch that make it a delight to hold in one’s hands. The bowl is perfect for…
This bowl features exquisite sometsuke designs hand-painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. At the bottom of the bowl lies a botanical and bird motif highlighted with circular patterns in fine lines of blue. The intricacies of each design invite a closer look. The porcelain base is formed using the katauchi technique, where a smooth layer…
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 kobachi small bowl set features traditional Japanese house, nature and scenery in Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, one of the remarkable painting styles of Kutani ware. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Put a small portion of food or relishes in, place…