This is a gorgeous Japanese plate with a “chrysanthemum split” design in the old Imari style. The lines extend from the outside to the center and are decorated with different traditional patterns.” Each has its own meaning, such as “seigaiha,” “shigebishi,” and “zuiun.” “Seigaiha” (blue ocean waves) – a symbol of prosperity. “Shigebishi” (dense diamonds)…
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 unique fan-shaped sauce plate features a classic, colorful geometric pattern. Sarasa refers to fabric products made of cotton dyed with multi-colored patterns, which originated in India. This plate is available in different designs, so you can collect them for a more enjoyable table setting. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to…
This sauce plate features Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa beautifully painted on it. Throughout his life, Hokusai depicted waves as the main subject of his artwork along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures the hearts of those who see it, even in modern times. One of the masterpieces of…
This Japanese small plate features adorable shiba inu, a type of dog native to Japan. It is the only small dog among Japanese native dogs and the most numerous and popular of all dogs bred in Japan. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small…
This round side plate features a bold hand-painted arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives a sense of modern taste. Perfect for small cuts of grilled dishes, sides, or desserts, this plate combines practicality with aesthetic appeal. The subtly raised rim prevents spills while framing each dish…
This ramen bowl features one of the signature motifs of Tobe ware. The graceful arabesque comes alive with the warmth of its dynamic hand-painted brushstrokes, inspired by nature and the striking contrast of indigo on porcelain white. Renowned for its durability and ease of use, Tobe ware is widely used in restaurants to serve Japanese…
This is a sauce plate with arabesque pattern on white glaze. It is an eye-catching piece on the table with a rustic and warm atmosphere that brings out the best of hand-drawn lines and handmade shapes. There are two places to put sauces and condiments, which is convenient when eating sashimi. It is also deep…
These Echizen Lacquerware side plates are exquisite items combining the refined matte shine of red lacquer with the detailed gold designs made with “Chinkin” done by the second generation Ritsuzan Tomita, a renowned Chinkin craftsman. The smooth and even coat of the deep red lacquer is painted using a technique called “Negoro,”a method of…
On this bowl, lines in sometsuke “Blue and White” style form smooth and elegant curves, representing leaf veins. These lines are hand-painted by artisans, with subtle variations in thickness and shade making each unique. When using this plate, you can feel a closeness to nature. Sometsuke is a technique that applies indigo color onto a base…
A pair of rice bowls decorated with hand-painted cherry blossoms and the falling petals blown in the wind. It painted in pale colors and sprinkled gold leaf, which is known as an iconic style of Kutani ware. In Japan, there is a culture of giving rice bowls as a gift to married couples to…
This splendid rice bowl, adorned with delicately painted karako, Chinese-style playful children, encapsulates the essence of playful elegance. Meanwhile, the interior features a single butterfly, displaying both a narrative quality and refined simplicity. Holding this charming bowl in your hand, you can feel the lightness and thinness characteristic of Mikawachi ware. It displays an exquisite gradation,…