This donburi fascinates with its elegant water plant motif, highlighted with brown splashes. The green glaze and abstract brushstrokes are characteristic of Yashichida Oribe ware. Tsujii Musashi, inspired by nature, infuses his creations with a subtle, rustic charm. The bowl’s refined beauty is further enhanced by gohondedelicate pinkish spots that appear naturally after the firing…
This square sauce plate showcases a striking leaf motif in indigo, capturing the warmth of hand-painting through delicate, nature-inspired patterns. The textured surface, reminiscent of woven cloth, adds a tactile charm and uniqueness to the piece. Highly versatile, it’s perfect for serving sauces, condiments, or small treats like nuts and candies. Its modern design also…
This tonsui bowl stands out for its subtle reddish-brown color. Slightly larger than a typical tonsui, it can hold plenty of soup from a hot pot. By placing your fingers on the handle, you can grip it securely without feeling too much heat. Although tonsui bowls are primarily used for hot pot dishes, they also…
This simple and modern plate has a beautiful turquoise color. The glaze’s appearance varies uniquely with each piece according to the conditions during firing, resulting in a naturally exquisite shade of blue. Highly versatile, this plate is suitable for serving salads, appetizers and side dishes. With its refreshing look, it is perfect for desserts and…
This chrysanthemum-shaped oval sauce plate features a matte bronze color that gives it an antique look and makes your dishes look more chic and stylish. Chrysanthemum is a shape often used in Japanese tableware. Chrysanthemums have meanings such as “love” and “true strength” and are known as an auspicious motif. It is made by Hasami…
These side plates are beautifully decorated reflecting high-quality craftsmanship. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the bowl is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand painted drawings. The character in a circle on the plates is the character “kotobuki.” This character is used on…
The matte celadon texture of this pine-shaped plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Accented with gold, the combination with the pale blue is graceful and sophisticated. The pine tree is an evergreen tree and is a symbol of eternal life. In addition, some pine trees are thousands of years old and are said…
The Quiblas Mono Graceful Garden Dinnerware Set features tableware adorned with Shogoin radish, a summer vegetable from Kyoto, and raspberry branches. The combination of turquoise, a gradient of light blue, and deep brown evokes the feeling of being in a summer garden, creating a sense of nostalgia. The side plate decorated with the Shogoin radish…
These Echizen Lacquerware side plates are exquisite items combining the elegant black shine of lacquer with the detailed gold designs made with “Chinkin.” “Chinkin” is a traditional technique used to create detailed designs with gold and silver on lacquerware surfaces. Unlike Maki-e, where gold leaves and powder are directly applied to a surface, for Chinkin, shallow…
This is a Arita ware plate by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong. The plate is represented as the moon, with a rabbit hopping around on top of the crater-like spots painted on it. This design is created by using a paper pattern in the shape of a rabbit and…
This square sauce plate features an auspicious design of an adorable red sea bream. In Japan, sea bream, or tai, has long been served at celebratory occasions. It holds special cultural significance as its name is part of mede-tai, a word that conveys happiness and good fortune. With its playful charm and gentle red hue,…
This small donburi bowl features one of the signature motifs of Tobe ware. The graceful arabesque design comes alive with the warmth of its dynamic hand-painted brushstrokes, inspired by nature and the striking contrast of indigo on porcelain white. The bowl is suited for smaller servings of gyudon, oyakodon, and other donburi dishes. It can…