This beautifully crafted platter features the design of two cranes facing each other. The pine trees and waves drawn in the background are common sights on the coast of Japan where pine trees are often planted. It is an eye-catching plate with beautiful colors and bold composition of Kutani color. It is hand-painted by brush,…
While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce plates all in white. They are made at Seikou Kiln. Seikou Kiln researched Japanese overglaze paint of Kutani ware for years. Thick overglaze paint with traditional Japanese paints is the same quality as hand paint and brings out a sense of…
This charming soup bowl is sized for children to hold with ease, adding warmth and playfulness to mealtime. An artisan has delicately hand-painted a sweet chick motif, showcasing fine craftsmanship in every detail. Hollowed from domestic wood and finished with a smooth lacquer, it has a slightly thicker design to prevent heat from transferring to…
This charming soup bowl is sized for children to hold with ease, adding warmth and playfulness to mealtime. An artisan has delicately hand-painted an adorable bear motif, showcasing fine craftsmanship in every detail. Hollowed from domestic wood and finished with a smooth lacquer, it has a slightly thicker design to prevent heat from transferring to…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. A strikingly elegant blue and rustic brown flow across its side with a plum-shaped handle adding a a distinctive touch to the overall design. The hand-painted gold chrysanthemums and silver grass are subtle yet refined. Versatile in size and shape, this piece…
This bowl has a painting of Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” and it features a warm handicraft shape and a unique foot design. Throughout his life, Hokusai painted waves as the main subject of his paintings along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures the hearts of those who…
This modern shiny black Japanese plate features a brush mark on the surface which gives a traditional and arty impression. It is great for serving appetizers, main dish and side dish. Perfect as plate for sashimi , sushi, tempura. With this shape, you may use it as a serving tray for sake set or for…
This tonsui bowl features deep blue stripes, named for the glaze’s shading that resembles a sea of clouds. Its fresh, modern look pairs beautifully not only with Japanese dishes but also a wide range of other cuisines. Typically used as a serving bowl for hot-pot dishes, the tonsui can also hold noodle dipping sauces or…
This round side plate is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain, and dyed with seitan, a kind of indigo. The plate is adorned with a delicate rinka petal pattern, featuring elegantly connected flower petals in a circular design. Traditionally, the rinka pattern has been cherished in Japan as a symbol of happiness…
This small plates set features beautiful Hanazume style, meaning filled with flowers, one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down the Taisho period (CE 1912-1926). Filled with colorful flowers all over the body with gold trimming, it has a timeless elegance and sophistication. The size is perfect for small…
This simple and modern medium bowl has a beautiful bright blue color. Handcrafted by Hibino Ceramic, which specializes in making tableware that brings out the best in dish and makes it look beautiful and appealing. As well as its excellent design, it is durable and easy to use which makes it is widely used in…
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…