This Japanese bowl features a delicate painting of a bird perching on the Sakura branch. A traditional Japanese pattern is drawn around it, making it a gorgeous bowl. It is hand-painted by brush, using Japanese coloring paint which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware, as you can see the painted part is…
The meticulously adapted tokusa (horsetail) design, a masterpiece innovatively developed by craftsperson Taniguchi, adorns this bowl from Tosen Kiln. The tokusa pattern is vividly presented in two colors, imparting warmth and depth to the hand-drawn lines. These lines, initially penciled to ensure spacing, defy the impersonal touch of printing, thus infusing the bowl with…
This is a side plate with vibrant colors, featuring hand-painted images that leave a lasting impression and evoke a soft, comforting atmosphere. The unique silhouette of this plate is called “Hishi-gata” in Japanese, inspired by the leaves of the diamond-shaped plant called “Hishi.” It is known for its robust vitality, has been favored as a…
This unique plate is shaped like three flowers connected together, each in a different color: white, light blue, and blue. Its shape and design make it perfect for serving soy sauce and small relishessuch as spring onions, wasabi, ground ginger, and sesame seedswhich are commonly served alongside soy sauce when enjoying sashimi or sushi.
This rectangular platter, painted in the Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) styleone of the most distinguished painting styles of Kutani warefeatures two rabbits and a flowing stream of water. Completely hand-painted, the vibrant colors stand out beautifully against the pristine white background, creating a striking contrast. Even the foot of the platter is finished in green, showcasing…
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 kobachi small bowl is decorated in the Kakiemon style. The Kakiemon style is known for its elegant compositions that use blank spaces to highlight the porcelain’s beautiful milky white color, with delicate depictions of flowers and birds in natural landscapes. The bowl has an octagonal shape with an outward-extending rim. Its depth makes it…
This charming set features four small Japanese bowls adorned with beautifully detailed, hand-drawn cat illustrations. Each bowl showcases a different cat with unique fur patterns, all in an endearing curled-up position. The raised ears of the cats bring personality to each feline friend and add a playful touch to the bowl’s design. The smooth porcelain…
This modern dinner plate features a stylish stepped rim that accentuates the beauty of white porcelain. The design of the rim attracts the attention of the food in the center. It has a grainy texture on the surface of the rim that looks like water droplets, which makes the ingredients look fresh and impressive. The size…
This sauce plate features red flowers and a bird, painted in the traditional ko-Kutani style. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for serving cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites. For a more stylish and sophisticated presentation, you can serve small portions of food or relishes by placing it on a…
The matte celadon texture of this sauce plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Crafted in a sakura, or cherry blossom, motif, the pale blue adds a graceful appeal to the delicate shape of the petals. The petal-like rims creates a stunnning frame for small sweets and slices of fruit. Pair with your favorite…
This small porcelain plate has auspicious design patterns: “Nami Chidori,” plovers and waves, and “Karakusa,” an arabesque design. Nami Chidori, a combination of a plover and a wave, means “to overcome rough seas together.” Arabesque designs are considered a symbol of longevity and prosperity of offsprings, as arabesque, the vine, extends its stems in all directions….