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…
This unique Japanese rice bowl has an elephant’s face on the inside and the whole body and apples on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the elephant’s face. The blue and sky blue color, with shades of watercolor, retains the warmth of hand-painting. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it…
This sauce plate features a flying bird in mountains, using an art style of ko-Kutani. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. The size is perfect as a sauce plate. Also, you can put a small portion of food or relishes in,…
This is a glass bowl with makiage pattern from the Taisho Roman glass series by Hirota Glass, a long-established glass manufacturer in Tokyo. Makiage is a traditional tie-dyeing technique used in kimono making. This method creates intricate patterns that convey an aura of elegance and grace. This pattern is created by the aburidashi “invisible ink” technique,…
This plate features a stylish black color that adds a sophisticated touch to any dish. With a versatile size of D 23.5 cm (9.2 in), it is ideal for both main courses and side dishes. The matte black finish enhances the colors and textures of ingredients, making them appear more vibrant and fresh. It beautifully…
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…
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 Japanese bowl with spout from the “Une” series is made by Taniguchi Seidojo, which has been making Kutani ware clay for three generations. The carefully selected clay of Kutani ware, known as Hanasaka ceramic stone, is inevitably discarded during the clay making process. The silky, transparent, beautiful beige glaze was created to make the…
While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce plates all in white. They are made at Seikou Kiln. Seikou Kiln researched Japanese overglaze paint of Kutani ware for years. Thick overglaze paint with traditional Japanese paints is the same quality as hand paint and brings out a sense of…
This Japanese bowl showcases a stunning depiction of a Japanese dragon, meticulously painted by Kutani ware artist Fukuda Yoshinori. Its size makes it ideal for use as a serving bowl. Fukuda Yoshinori, a designated Traditional Craftsman, has received numerous awards in prestigious art exhibitions and is highly esteemed both in Japan and internationally. He has…
As though painted in watercolors, large and exuberant blue flowers achievebold and graceful designs on this donburi bowl from Higashi Kiln. The floral design brings a joyful atmosphere to the table and never goes out of style. Renowned for its durability and ease of use, Tobe ware is widely used in restaurants to serve Japanese…
This plum flower-shaped Japanese sauce plate fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. It is a wonderful example of use of Kutani ware colors named gosai (red, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue). Each piece is hand-painted, making the texture of the plate warm and appealing. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also…