This modern shiny black plate features a brush mark on the surface which gives a traditional and arty impression. As well as its excellent design, it is durable and easy to use which makes it is widely used in restaurants in Japan and overseas. Perfect for serving appetizers, main dishes, and side dishes. It’s also…
This small-sized donburi bowl from Fukuhou Kiln features the traditional Japanese tokusa “horsetail” pattern. Its depth helps retain the food’s warmth while adding a touch of style and practicality. Beloved since the Edo period (1603 CE-1868 CE), this pattern of straight vertical lines is inspired by the Japanese plant tokusa, known in English as rough…
A set of five plates of lovely cats with a unique expression drawn with a delicate touch. Each piece is uniquely hand-painted by a dedicated artisan of Kutani ware, making the texture of the plate warm and appealing. It is a perfect small plate for serving sauce or snacks like nuts and candies. Furthermore, you…
This modern deep side plate showcases a beautiful slate gray color, designed to enhance the presentation of any dish with understated elegance. Durable and easy to use, this bowl is a practical choice for both everyday meals and special occasions, making it popular in restaurants across Japan and beyond. Its versatile design makes it perfect…
This is an elegant porcelain kobachi small bowl set in the shape of a plum. The dish is a lovely size and looks like a little plum blooming in your hand when you hold it. The shape of this porcelain, plum, is also said to bring good luck. The size is perfect to serve any…
This sauce plate features swirling karakusa “arabesque” motifs that signify growth and longevity, alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. This plate features an 8 cm (3.1 in) flat center framed by a sharply contoured 1 cm rim. It showcases the somenishiki technique, where the plate is first glazed with intricate blue and white patterns before…
This bowl fascinates with its charming red and white camellia motif, reflecting the beauty of nature. Tsujii Musashi, the artisan behind the kiln, draws inspiration from his surroundings to create pieces that embody a subtle, rustic elegance. The bowl’s refined appearance is further enhanced by gohondenatural pinkish spots that emerge after the firing process. Its…
The gorgeous platter features hibiscus flowers painted on its entire surface. The blooming large yellow blooms and spreading green leaves create a beautiful contrast. It is hand-painted by brush, using Japanese paint called wa-enogu which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. This…
This small-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features peonies, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep the food warm and…
This simple and modern Japanese bowl which has a beautiful gradient blue color. Highly versatile bowl for serving side dishes or simply as an accent piece for tables. Or you may put a small portion of food or containments in, place it on a larger plate or into a bento box for more stylish and…
This beautiful round dinner plate is part of the Hamorebi series, meaning “sunlight filtering through leaves.” The delicate painting along the rim is hand-painted by female artisan Sakurai Chie. Each piece is carefully adorned using traditional Japanese color paints, a distinctive feature of Kutani ware. The painted areas are slightly raised, adding texture and depth…
This serving tray is the result of a collaboration between a matte, subdued aluminum tray and a deep, moist Echizen lacquerware tray. Shippo is a pattern in which parallel circles of the same size are overlaid one quarter on top of the other, resulting in a continuous combination of a diamond-like shape and a petal-like shape….