Have your children enjoy their daily cup of juice or tea with this cute Hasami ware small cup from Oshin Kiln. This small cup comes in an adorable soft blue color with cute bear faces on the sides. Three green polka-dots mark the edge of the cup. The inside of the cup is in a natural…
This small plate is shaped like a sumo referee’s fan, which is used to signal the outcome of a match. Historically, it is said that samurai commanders once used this type of fan to issue commands during battle. With its distinctive form and cultural significance, this plate brings a touch of tradition to your table….
This elegant kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the classic blue and white of sometsuke, it features an interior pattern of richly swirling scrollwork, with additional vine-like arabesques toward the rim. This beautifully contrasts with a simple exterior of simple karakusa budding vines. Vine motifs have long been cherished…
The sides of the bowl are shaped like the petals of a flower giving the bowl an elegant look. Items with distinctive curves such as this bowl are made by first making a base by pressure casting and then carved by skilled craftsman to give the final refined touch. The inside is decorated with traditional…
This sauce plate features the iconic lucky cat on a vibrant red background. Inspired by Aoki Mokubei, the plate is decorated in the Mokubei style of Kutani ware, where intricate designs in the traditional five Kutani colors are elegantly set against a rich red base. Today, lucky cats are well-known symbols of wealth and good…
Featuring a sharp red and green pattern peeking out from a large round cut-out shape, called marunuki, this large donburi bowl makes a strong visual impression. The pattern stands out against a striking indigo blue background. The bright red is echoed on the foot of the bowl and the inner rim, creating a beautifully balanced design…
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…
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 elegant petal-rimmed kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the classic blue and white of sometsuke, it features an interior pattern of a blooming peony surrounded by waves and gently falling sakura. The exterior is adorned with karakusa scrollwork of budding vines. This pattern has long been cherished in…
This item is a beautifully crafted wooden plate with a hazy moon motif created with gold leaves from Kanazawa. This plate is about 24 cm (9.4 in) and is extremely light and easy to hold. The deep black color of the lacquer exquisitely expresses the calmness of a dark night sky, and the delicate…
This deep dinner 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 set of five square-shaped Japanese sauce plates features soft colors and hand-drawn patterns with fine lines. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you can put a small portion of food or containments in, place it on a larger plate or…