This deep side plate in a shiny dark blue color has an exquisite silhouette with wide rims and and a beautiful curve. The size is perfect for serving a salad, appetizers, sunomono “vinegared food,” aemono “seasoned or sauced food” and nimono “simmered food.” It is great for not only Japanese food, but also various food…
This large bowl features a unique design of fish and the circus, hand-painted with a delicate touch by artisans. 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. Perfect size as a serving bowl for salad, appetizers, side dish, pasta,…
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 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 is a glass bowl with a sakura “cherry blossom” design from the Taisho Roman glass series by Hirota Glass, a long-established glass manufacturer in Tokyo. Cherry blossoms, with their charming appearance and deep cultural significance, are beloved not only in Japan but also around the world. They symbolize both natural beauty and rich tradition. This pattern…
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…
A pair of Japanese rice bowls decorated in beautiful Hanazume style, meaning filled with flowers, one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down from the Taisho period (1912-26). In Japan, there is a culture of giving rice bowls as a gift to married couples to celebrate their marriage. It’s…
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 regular-sized donburi bowl with white sakura on a black background resembles cherry blossoms at night, and conveys a traditional and elegant feel. Cherry blossoms not only symbolize beauty in Japan but also embody deep cultural significance. It is shaped with a potter’s wheel and has the warmth of a handmade product adding a touch…
This square kobachi small bowl features a hand-painted chrysanthemum pattern with a modern, geometric design. The indigo shade adds a contemporary touch, while the natural motifs convey the warmth of hand-painting. It’s perfect for serving a variety of side dishes, such as tangy sunomono or slowly simmered nimono. The bowl’s shape stands out with its…
The craftsmanship of Yamanaka Lacquerware shines through in this matte lacquered “Oryoki”. The smaller size is recommended for those with small appetites or for children. Alternatively, you can use the largest size as a rice bowl and prepare a separate soup bowl of your favorite size. Oryoki, is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize…
This beautiful bowl features soft blue flowers as if painted with watercolors. The bright design and shape of the rim resembles blooming flowers, bringing joyful atmosphere on the table. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in Philippines. She uses a unique technique called washi-zome (Japanese paper dyeing) and continues her…