This elegant kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the timeless blue and white of sometsuke, it features at its center an adorable rabbita lovely discovery for the diner once they’ve eaten the cuisine inside. Surrounding the sides is a traditional wari-kusabana pattern: stemmed flowers and grass separated from each…
This side plate features large yellow peony flowers. This is a classic design of the ko-Kutani style dating back to the mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. With a diameter of 15 cm (5.9 in), it is ideal as an extra plate for side dishes or desserts….
This beautiful round plate features blue flowers as if painted with watercolors. The bright design resembles blooming flowers, bringing a joyful atmosphere to the table. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in the Philippines. She uses a unique technique called washi-zome (Japanese paper dyeing) and continues her ideal stoneware-making in…
This kobachi small bowl features a vibrant turquoise glaze, with floral patterns in shades of blue, green, yellow, and pink decorating its surface. The delicate hand-painted details and subtle kannyu crackles add depth and texture, creating a design reminiscent of flowers blooming along a water’s edge. The interior is finished with a luxurious champagne gold glaze,…
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 round plate features an arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives this piece a modern elegance. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs. With an ideal size for appetizers, small salads, bread, and desserts, this plate offers durability for long-term…
This small 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. Its size is ideal for serving side dishes like tangy sunomono or gently simmered nimono. It’s also perfect for small portions of relishes, which can be placed on a…
This sauce plate features a flying bird in mountains, using an art style of ko-Kutani. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. The size is perfect as a sauce plate. Also, you can put a small portion of food or relishes in,…
This plum flower-shaped Japanese sauce plate fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. It is a wonderful example of use of Kutani ware colors named gosai (red, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue). Each piece is hand-painted, making the texture of the plate warm and appealing. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also…
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 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. Its versatile size makes it perfect for serving salads, appetizers,…
This regular-sized Japanese donburi bowl features a classic shonzui pattern, originally inspired by porcelain designs from the late Ming Dynasty in China. The intricate indigo patterns depict geometric figures and floral motifs, adding a timeless elegance to the piece. Crafted on a potter’s wheel, the bowl has a pleasing weight and a warm, tactile feel,…