The large plate features the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s ukiyo-e painting The Great Wave, which depicts surging waves and three boats, and silently standing Mount Fuji in the distant background under the golden sky. Throughout his life, Hokusai painted waves as the main subject of his paintings along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the…
Make teatime at home a more fun occasion with this charming sakura (cherry blossom) pink small plate designed with a sakura pattern in the middle. The light pink sakura blossoms are highlighted on a shiny surface created by a coat of a lustrous glaze. At Tasei Kiln, two skilled female artisans with over 40 years of…
This beautifully pale blue plate is simple and versatile suited for any dining table. With a slight curve towards the bottom, the swirly surface with the evenly marked brush stokes enhances the round shape and adds a modern touch. The surface is a bit grainy giving it a more warm and cozy feeling. This plate…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this plum-blossom-shaped side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, accented with gold for a refined and sophisticated look. Plum blossoms, cherished in Japan for their auspicious symbolism, bloom first after the cold winter, inspiring happiness and signaling the arrival of a new season. With its unique shape,…
This is a set of elegant plum-shaped sauce plates. 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 of the dish is just right for placing a small amount…
This beautiful plate is decorated with a cherry blossom pattern, handcrafted by an artisan of Kutani ware, Mr. Yoshinori Fukuda, who specializes in golden decoration known as “Kinrande”(literally “gold brocade”). It is a perfect size for serving side dishes such as Sunomono(vinegared food), Aemono(seasoned and sauced food), and Nimono(simmered food, or snacks like nuts and…
This elegant Japanese small plate set is adorned in “Hanazume” style, decorated by beautiful colorful flowers delicately outlined in gold. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you may put a small portion of food or relishes in, place it on a…
This is a Japanese rice bowl by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong. Molded on the potter’s wheel, with handwritten rabbits and reticulated patterns, have an indescribably lovely atmosphere that soothes the hearts of those who see them. The rabbit in the center is drawn in a round…
Thick blue and fine red lines alternate around the whole exterior of snow-white porcelain of this donburi bowl. The blue lines are drawn using the traditional gosu pigment, while the red accents enhance the design. The hand-painted blue patterns are made using the tsuketate technique, where each stroke is applied without outlines. This gives the bowl…
This beautiful, gold sauce plate is shaped like a Heartleaf philodendron or heart-leaf. The veins of the leaves are intricately etched onto the tray’s surface, using techniques from Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture. It weighs a mere 54g(1.9oz) and its slender design by Kaichiro Yamada, KAICHI DESIGN, makes it easily stackable. The sauce plate is an ideal size to…
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…
This deep dinner plate features beautiful shades of indigo at its center, hand-painted to create a deep, textured color that adds a modern, stylish touch to your table setting. The contrast between the rich indigo center and the crisp white rim brings a unique visual appeal. With its deep shape, this bowl is perfect for…