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 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…
This chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard) bowl has a traditional circle pattern called marumon. The transparent blue-green color unique to celadon porcelain is beautiful and contrasts elegantly with the red circle pattern. Tasei Kiln is a kiln that originally made chawanmushi bowls for restaurant use. If you make chawanmushi with it, you can enjoy authentic…
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…
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…
Enjoy hot fluffy rice with these colorful rice bowls designed in the traditional Yoshidaya style. The entire surface of the rice bowls are decorated with bold and beautiful images of large peonies with detailed paintings of plum blossoms on a vivid yellow base. Countless numbers of tiny dots fill in the space between the plum…
This regular-sized donburi bowl features charming floral and geometric patterns composed in an inventive tile-like design. Adorned with various auspicious patterns, each symbolizing continuity and prosperity, the design carries the hopeful wish for everlasting good fortune. Its depth and straight sides help retain the food’s warmth while adding a touch of style and practicality. Handcrafted…
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,…
This small-sized donburi bowl features the traditional Japanese tokusa “horsetail” pattern with vertical stripes in dark blue and earthy brown. The rich, rusty hue of the brown, due to its high iron content, gives the bowl a warm, inviting finish. Beloved since the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), this pattern of straight vertical lines is inspired by…
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 serving bowl is colored in gorgeous gold on the inside and a clear white on the outside. This deep plate can be used to serve a salad or a main course. It is perfect for parties to lavishly display a leafy salad in bright green colors or to plate sashimi. The slightly grainy…
This set of five small kobachi bowls features colorful patterns painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. It is suitable for serving side such as sunomono (vinegared food), aemono (seasoned or sauced food), nimono (simmered food) for one person. Furthermore, you may put a…