This stunning fan-shaped dinner plate features a modern interpretation of classic old Imari patterns. Modeled after an open folding fan, it has gentle undulations along the surface and black-lined illustrations mimicking wooden frames. A mythical phoenix, with a golden and scarlet tail, is elegantly depicted among traditional Japanese motifs such as chrysanthemums, peonies, and pine…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this chrysanthemum-shaped plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Featuring intricate petals that beautifully enhance food presentation, this side plate is perfect for serving small confections or plating slices of sashimi. It brings sophistication to your table settings, adding a timeless charm to your dining experience. Celadon porcelain…
This serving tray is the result of a collaboration between a matte, subdued aluminum tray and a deep, moist Echizen lacquerware tray. The pattern of hemp, a grass that grows quickly and straight, expresses the wish for the health and growth of babies. In Japan, hemp has also been used as a sacred plant in…
A set of five Japanese plates features sleeping cats drawn with a delicate touch.Each one has different hair colors and expressions, and each has its own charm. Whether for everyday use or for entertaining your guests, it can be used in various situations. Perfect as a gift for cat lovers, Japan lovers, or for everyday…
Enjoy eating rice from this cute rice bowl designed with a playful cat from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed rice bowl is handmade combining the Shigaraki style yakishime (high-fired unglazed ceramics) and the traditional somenishiki, a technique where a product is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand-painted drawings….
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. The pairing of deep navy blue reminiscent of the sea over a faint blue sky is punctuated with a thick gold accent that seems to express a bright horizon. An auspicious wave pattern is highlighted on each side by a double…
A stunning plate melds the exquisite patterns of the Imari style with a modern sensibility suitable for everyday tableware. Lightweight and durable, its wave-patterned rim elegantly balances vivid colors against a pristine white backdrop. The rim showcases a medley of motifs, resulting in an enthralling and imaginative visual narrative. At the forefront, the blue and…
This regular-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, 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 bowl is perfect…
This is an easy-to-use plate that looks great in the dining room, as is typical of MERU, which specializes in dishes suitable for professional use. Measuring 24.5cm(9.6in), it can be used to place dishes to be shared by a group of several people, or as a tray with smaller dishes stacked on top of it.The…
This beautiful platter features the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s ukiyo-e The Great Wave, which depicts surging waves and three boats, and silently standing Mount Fuji in the distant background. Throughout his life, Hokusai depicted waves as the main subject of his artwork along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures…
This square tray with a removable bamboo strainer is used for serving cold soba noodles. It comes with a stand to be placed under the bamboo strainer. Made by Yamanaka lacquerware and coated with brown lacquer, it can recreate the ambiance of an authentic soba restaurant. The matte texture of the “Suri-Urushi” (wiped lacquer) finish enhances…
This is a kobachi small bowl with a lid, crafted from Arita ware porcelain. The bowl features a delicate design of flowers and grasses, decorated using the akae technique (overglaze red enamel), with red as the primary color, complemented by accents of green, purple, blue, and other shades. The same elegant pattern is painted on…